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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 Satellite Technical Lead to join our growing team in Tokyo. The Satellite Lead is a senior, technology-driven leadership role responsible for the end-to-end execution of satellite system development and mission design, with primary accountability for technical coherence, system-level decision making, and engineering leadership. This role sits at the intersection of satellite system engineering and project management, ensuring that mission requirements, technical design, schedule, cost, and risk are continuously balanced and optimized. The successful candidate will act as a technical authority and system integrator, leading cross-functional engineering teams and making critical technical trade-off decisions that enable both mission success and long-term business viability. This position emphasizes technical leadership and system responsibility rather than direct people management.
- 7+ years of professional experience in satellite or aerospace system development - Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: - Satellite system engineering - AOCS / GNC - Power, thermal, or structural systems - RF / communication systems - Experience across requirements definition, design, development, and testing phases of satellite projects - Proven ability to make and explain technical decisions under schedule and cost constraints - Strong cross-functional communication skills in multidisciplinary engineering environments - English: Business level, capable of participating in technical discussions, reviews, and documentation
- Experience as a System Lead, Subsystem Lead, Technical Lead, or Technical project Lead - Involvement in launch campaigns and/or early orbit operations (LEOP) - Experience with international space projects (e.g., JAXA, ESA, NASA) - Experience in startup or new mission development environments - Ability to balance technical excellence with business and contractual constraints - Career aspiration toward senior technical leadership roles such as Chief Engineer or Technical Director - Japanese: Business level
- Requires strong technical leadership to lead new satellite development project. - A few overseas business trips may be required per year.
