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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 Spacecraft Descent Guidance, Navigation, and Control System Engineer to join our growing team in Tokyo. You will lead the end-to-end development of the lunar lander’s landing system—including design, verification, and operations—from the perspective of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) subsystem. Define requirements for the GNC subsystem, including sensors, software and other hardware components, and manage technical coordination and interface alignment with other subsystems. Manage the integrity and performance of GNC algorithms in the FSW development and deliverables. Support mission operations and preparation activities. Ideal candidate profile: The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in GNC subsystem development, including algorithm design, sensor modelling, and performance evaluation, as well as spacecraft systems engineering with failure mode analysis. The candidate is proficient in C/C++, Python, Git, and understands modern software development practices. The candidate has hands-on experience with closed-loop test frameworks (MIL/SIL/PIL/HIL), developing models and interfaces for IMUs, star trackers, LiDARs, cameras, and propulsion systems, along with direct involvement in system-level spacecraft testing (SCLT, DOLT, DCLT). Proven capability in vision-based navigation system development is essential. The candidate is proactive, collaborative, communicates effectively, and operates confidently in business-level English.
- 5+ years of experience in developing Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) subsystems, including algorithms and sensors (modelling and performance evaluation) - 5+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering (including failure mode analysis) - Good understanding of software development process and usage of languages like C/C++, Python, as well as software control systems like Git. - Experience in closed-loop frameworks (MIL, SIL, PIL, HIL, etc.) with proven experience in developing sensor/actuators models and interfaces such as IMUs, star trackers, LiDARs, cameras and propulsion systems - Hands-on experience with system-level testing for spacecraft (SCLT, DOLT, DCLT) - Proven experience in vision-based navigation system development - Strong sense of initiative, continuous improvement mindset, and ability to work effectively as a team player - Excellent communication skills, business level English communication skill
- 10+ years of experience in developing Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) subsystems, including algorithms and sensors (modelling and performance evaluation) - 10+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering - Proven experience in developing sensors such as laser range finders, LiDAR, and cameras - Experience of software integration with different programming languages, C/C++, Python, Matlab, etc. - Experience in real time FSW implementations - Experience of MATLAB/Simulink - Business level Japanese communication skill
- Support for spacecraft development and feasibility studies for future missions
