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Basic Information

Company ID: 118000

Job ID: 1214

Position: Satellite Operation Engineer

Location: Tokyo Japan

Salary: 6M8M

Language: English Japanese

Contract type: Permanent

Who we are

We provide onestop solutions using geospatial data from our own SAR satellites in line with our mission to create a progressive world based on real data. We are building a constellation of our own small SAR satellites to provide data and analytic information to governments and commercial entities.

We are the only company in the world with the capabilities to both develop and operate its own satellites and provide analytics solutions. We offer subscriptionbased solutions and new solution development with collaborative prototyping:

• Infrastructure development
• Energy and natural resources development
• Disaster risk management

We have already successfully launched two satellites and are aiming to launch six satellites by 2023 and a constellation of 30 satellites around 2026. According to our calculations if we can operate 30 small SAR satellites we will be able to acquire and analyze local ground data within two hours of a disaster anywhere in the world and provide information that will contribute to decisionmaking in disaster response. Even if an earthquake flood or other disaster occurs during the nighttime and it is difficult for people to enter the area we will be able to quickly observe and confirm the situation.

Our CREDO:

• Synergy of Spirit: As part of our company we embark on this journey together bringing with us our combined experiences and life. As a team we recognize that the teams goals are also personal goals and personal goals are the teams goals. We each share a part of the responsibility to succeed.
• Synthesis of Knowledge: We try to create new value under conditions that have huge uncertainty and volatility. The only way for us to succeed is to progress through trial and error that we learn from and make changes based on our new knowledge.
• Synched with the Future: We have an obligation to create a sustainable future for the next generations. To do so we must tackle tough challenges as pioneers leaving our comfort zones that prevent our growth.

Roles and Responsibility

As a satellite operation engineer you will be responsible for overall satellite health and maintenance operations. You will monitor the satellite telemetry in realtime as well as recorded data to determine the health and condition of the satellite. You will identify and report anomalies and work together with design engineers to perform troubleshooting.

Working together with other satellite and ground system teams you will be part of the launch and early operation planning as well as nominal recovery and decommissioning operations.

It is also expected that you will participate in improving operation processes and workflow and provide feedback to satellite and ground system design engineers.

As part of your satellite operation duties you will be required to respond to emergencies during night or weekends.

What can be expected from the job atmosphere:

• Fast paced atmosphere
• Freedom to work independently or as a group depending on preference.
• Possibility to match individual pursuits with goals of the company.
• Flexible hours
• Ability to have a stake in decision making
• Frequent interaction with other teams

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering (preferred) or its equivalent
• Basic programming skills
• Problem solver critical thinker
• Team player that thrives under pressure
• Business level English and Basic Japanese

Preferred Requirements

• 13 years work experience in space industry satellite development and operations preferred
• Experience with spacecraft operations or sub system design in any of the following fields: Electrical Power Systems Propulsion Attitude Control or Communication Systems
• Experience in small satellite design/operation

Conditions / Benefits

Employment system: Permanent

Location: Tokyo

Annual Salary: 5M8M

• Based on experience and skills

Probation: 3 months

Benefits:

• Welfare:
  • Commuting expenses
  • Social insurance
  • Health checkup (once a year)
• Free clothing
• Flex system Remote work possible depending on the position
• Side job allowed
• No smoking on the premises (outdoor or indoor smoking areas available)

Interview Process

1. Application Screening
2. 1st Interview
3. 2nd Interview
4. 3rd Interview
5. Offer

*Process is subject to change

Remote Work :

No