Design and specify satellite navigation payload systems, document requirements and interfaces, coordinate external contractors, manage development progress, and assess system risks and quality.
Wireless Equipment Development Manager (Maritime Satellite Communications)
About this role
This role manages development of VDES communications equipment for maritime satellite services using a constellation of small satellites. The equipment supports vessel position and status information and two-way communication with ships.
Responsibilities include planning and executing development programs for satellite-mounted communications equipment, organizing service requirements, and defining system specifications. The role also handles negotiations and progress management with suppliers and partner companies, manages evaluation and verification activities, addresses environmental and functional requirements for satellite deployment, and coordinates integration with other departments such as system design and business development.
The position involves hardware development connected to maritime safety and new service delivery. Satellite and space expertise can be learned after joining, and applicants from other industries may apply. The company describes the environment as a startup with substantial autonomy and a fast pace.
The organization has 57 people: 45 in technical roles, 4 in business roles, and 8 in administration. Development of technologies common to artificial satellites is carried out in collaboration with other technical departments.
Named tools and technologies include GitHub, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, Google Drive, Git, GitHub Actions, AWS, Python, Matlab, and LabVIEW. The stated work location is the Ariake office in Koto, Tokyo; office attendance is generally expected, with limited remote work available. The selection process consists of document screening, a first interview, a second interview with an aptitude test, and a final interview.
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