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iSpaceThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
ispace is looking for a mission engineer to join our growing team in Tokyo. The candidate will support the development of spacecraft communication systems for lunar and deep-space exploration missions. The engineer will be responsible for communication subsystem design, analysis, integration coordination, and mission support activities across various mission phases including concept development, system definition, integration, testing, launch, and mission operations. This role requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams including systems engineering, avionics, power, thermal, GNC, mission operations, and payload teams to ensure reliable end-to-end communication capability between space and ground assets. The position is part of the Mission Management organization and contributes directly to mission success through communication architecture development, technical coordination, and subsystem performance verification. If you have a strong systems engineering mindset with attention to mission-level impacts, the ability to manage technical coordination across multiple stakeholders, proactive problem-solving and analytical skills, adaptability within fast-paced development environments, and a passion for space exploration and advanced space systems development, be a part of our growing team to the moon!
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related technical field. - Experience in RF communication systems, satellite communications, or spacecraft subsystem engineering. - Understanding of communication subsystem fundamentals including antennas, RF systems, modulation, coding, and link analysis. - Experience performing communication link budget analysis. - Familiarity with engineering analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, STK, or equivalent. - Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams. - Strong communication and technical documentation skills in English. Business fluency for non-Japanese candidates.
- Experience with lunar, deep-space, or small satellite missions. - Knowledge of CCSDS standards and space communication protocols. - Experience with S-band, X-band, Ka-band, or optical communication systems. - Familiarity with spacecraft integration and environmental test activities. - Experience with mission operations or ground segment coordination. - Knowledge of MBSE methodologies and system engineering processes. - Japanese language capability is a plus.
