Satellite Systems Engineer

Job description

The Satellite Development Department 1 designs, develops and operates satellites. Systems Engineering Team is in charge of satellite system design, satellite development process management, and design of satellite development process. Responsibility As a Satellite Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the entire satellite system and development process. You will play a key role throughout the entire lifecycle of satellites, from concept and design to post-launch operations. You will be involved in end-to-end system engineering activities, collaborating with diverse and skilled members. Details of work Design of satellite system Conduct system-level analysis and manage system budget Develop and execute system verification and validation plans Design operation concepts and define operation scenarios Define, manage and track system-level requirements Oversee configuration and change management processes Manage interface between subsystems Continuously improve the development process and contribute to best practices Coordinate with cross functional teams Manage workgroups or teams Manage satellite development schedule Selling points of this role Be involved in every phase of satellite development, from initial design to launch and operations, all the way through end-of-life. Work in a flexible and dynamic development environment, free from rigid large-coorporation processes. Join a team striving to be among the top global players in the field. Collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds, bringing fresh perspectives to innovation. Develop satellites for internal missions rather than external clients, enabling greater design freedom and adaptability. Contribute to society in various important areas such as disaster prevention and disaster monitoring. Bachelor degree in technical field. Experience working with MATLAB and Simulink. Minimum of 5 years work experience required in designing, implementing and realizing physical, cross-functional products, regardless of specific industry (e.g., aerospace, automobile, consumer devices) or engineering domains (e.g., systems engineering, mechanical, electrical, software). Business Level English and Conversational level Japanese proficiency are required Experience in project management, including leading teams, defining directions, and managing schedules and budgets where you have proven: Great organizational skills Ability to synthesize diverse opinions, structure information, and propose compromise solutions that align team consensus. Communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening, logical verbalization of ideas, and confirmation of mutual understanding. Preferred qualifications Business level Japanese language proficiency Work experience in Space Industry Work experience in System Engineering field Knowledge of either spacecraft thermal systems or spacecraft electrical power systems Work location Office: Headquarters Address: 3-10-3 Miyoshi, Koto City, Tokyo *Please note that our office will relocate to the following address effective November 1, 2026: 38F, Office Tower Y, Harumi Island Triton Square, 1-8-11 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Passive smoking Measures ・Smoking is prohibited indoors in principle (the designated outdoor smoking area is available)