Develop Next-Generation Spacecraft Flight Software & Simulation Systems for Global Space Missions

 

■ Job Title

GNC Flight Software Engineer

 

■ Company Overview

A pioneer in space technology and orbital sustainability, dedicated to developing advanced satellite software systems and mission-critical technologies within a multinational engineering environment.

 

■ Your Role and Responsibilities 

(Upon Employment) Develop and maintain Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) flight software in C/C++ and Python. Responsible for spacecraft dynamics simulations, sensor and actuator modeling, GNC algorithm prototyping, CI/CD pipeline automation, and cross-functional team collaboration.

(Scope of any potential changes) Duties as defined by the company

 

■ Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of experience, or Master's/PhD with relevant project or research experience.

• Strong programming proficiency in Python.

• Strong programming proficiency in C/C++.

• Practical experience with collaborative software development using Git and modern workflows.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Business-level English proficiency.

 

■ Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker and containerized development setups.

• Experience in automated software testing, debugging, and verification frameworks.

• Hands-on experience developing spacecraft dynamics, sensor, and actuator models.

• Experience prototyping GNC algorithms and executing Monte Carlo analyses in simulation environments.

• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Agile development practices.

• Experience supporting flight software, robotics, autonomous systems, or mission-critical systems.

• Business-level Japanese proficiency.

 

■ Good Reasons to Join

• Directly contribute to key flight software components and simulation frameworks for active space missions.

• Work alongside a highly skilled, international team of robotics, vision, and system engineering specialists.

• Enjoy high autonomy in driving continuous automation, CI/CD, and modern software development workflows in a hybrid work setting.

 

■ Work Location

(Upon Employment) Tokyo
(Scope of change) Location as specified by the company

 

■ Salary 

To be determined based on experience and qualifications.

 

 

 

Details will be provided during the meeting.