Job Description
Career Opportunity: Satellite System Engineer in Japan | Tokyo (Hybrid) !
■ Satellite System Engineer
■ Company Overview
A fast-growing space technology company developing and operating proprietary SAR satellite systems and satellite data solutions.
The company specializes in:
● SAR satellite image data services
● Satellite data solution services
● Development and operation of next-generation small SAR satellites
With Japan’s rapidly growing commercial space industry and ambitious satellite constellation plans, this is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite development projects contributing to disaster prevention, monitoring, and advanced space technologies.
The engineering teams work closely across satellite design, operations, and system engineering in a highly agile and innovation-driven environment.
■ Your Role and Responsibilities
●Design and develop satellite systems across the full satellite lifecycle
●Conduct system-level analysis and manage system budgets
●Develop and execute system verification and validation plans
●Design operational concepts and define satellite operation scenarios
●Define, manage, and track system-level requirements
●Manage subsystem interfaces and configuration changes
●Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams
●Manage satellite development schedules and team activities
●Continuously improve satellite development processes and best practices
Core Areas
●Satellite System Design & Engineering
●System Verification & Validation
●Satellite Operations & Lifecycle Management
●Project & Schedule Management
●Cross-functional Technical Coordination
●Space Systems Development
■ Experience and Qualifications
●Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
●Experience with MATLAB and Simulink
●Minimum 5 years of experience designing and developing complex cross-functional products
●Experience in systems engineering, aerospace, automotive, electronics, or related industries
●Strong project management and stakeholder coordination experience
●Business-level English and conversational-level Japanese required
Preferred:
●Business-level Japanese proficiency
●Experience in the space industry
●Experience in systems engineering
●Knowledge of spacecraft thermal systems or electrical power systems
■ Good Reasons to Join
●Be involved in every stage of satellite development from concept to operations
●Work in a flexible and dynamic engineering environment
●Contribute to Japan’s rapidly expanding private space industry
●Collaborate with diverse global engineering professionals
●Gain hands-on experience developing internally owned satellite systems
●Contribute to impactful technologies supporting disaster prevention and monitoring
■ Work Location
Tokyo, Japan (Hybrid)
👉 Interested or know someone suitable? Let’s connect!
📩 Share your updated CV at kanika.pal@talisman-corporation.com
📅 Interview Process: 3–4 rounds
Details will be shared during the meeting.