Satellite System Engineer (KP)

Job Description

Career Opportunity: Satellite System Engineer in Japan Tokyo (Hybrid) !

Satellite System Engineer

Company Overview

A fast-growing space technology company developing and operating proprietary SAR satellite systems and satellite data solutions.

The company specializes in:
SAR satellite image data services
Satellite data solution services
Development and operation of next-generation small SAR satellites

With Japans rapidly growing commercial space industry and ambitious satellite constellation plans this is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite development projects contributing to disaster prevention monitoring and advanced space technologies.

The engineering teams work closely across satellite design operations and system engineering in a highly agile and innovation-driven environment.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Design and develop satellite systems across the full satellite lifecycle
Conduct system-level analysis and manage system budgets
Develop and execute system verification and validation plans
Design operational concepts and define satellite operation scenarios
Define manage and track system-level requirements
Manage subsystem interfaces and configuration changes
Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams
Manage satellite development schedules and team activities
Continuously improve satellite development processes and best practices

Core Areas
Satellite System Design & Engineering
System Verification & Validation
Satellite Operations & Lifecycle Management
Project & Schedule Management
Cross-functional Technical Coordination
Space Systems Development

Experience and Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a technical field
Experience with MATLAB and Simulink
Minimum 5 years of experience designing and developing complex cross-functional products
Experience in systems engineering aerospace automotive electronics or related industries
Strong project management and stakeholder coordination experience
Business-level English and conversational-level Japanese required

Preferred:
Business-level Japanese proficiency
Experience in the space industry
Experience in systems engineering
Knowledge of spacecraft thermal systems or electrical power systems

Good Reasons to Join

Be involved in every stage of satellite development from concept to operations

Work in a flexible and dynamic engineering environment

Contribute to Japans rapidly expanding private space industry

Collaborate with diverse global engineering professionals

Gain hands-on experience developing internally owned satellite systems

Contribute to impactful technologies supporting disaster prevention and monitoring

Work Location

Tokyo Japan (Hybrid)

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