GNC/AOCS Systems Engineer

ispace, inc.

GNC Systems Engineer designing and developing lunar landers and communication/navigation platforms at ispace. Collaborate with a global team on a unique resource prospecting project.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeTokyo • 🇯🇵 JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the definition of a “product baseline”, creating standard requirements, system architecture, ICDs, design and analysis goals, test plans and operations concepts.
Perform system level trade-offs, coordinating inputs from various disciplines within the team, to evaluate any proposed changes of the design baseline to satisfy the need of each individual mission.
Take ownership of the technical budgets, such as mass, propellant budget, pointing/landing accuracy for spacecraft performance.
Ensure internal interfaces between various spacecraft subsystems are maintained.
Contribute to requirements management ensuring all requirements are closed-out at the planned project landmarks.
Contribute to risk assessments during the spacecraft development and support the Project Manager in defining risk mitigation plans
Support AIT/Flight&Test Operations Groups and subsystem leads in defining test plans and specifications which will successfully verify the spacecraft design.
Coordinate efforts between relevant subsystems and Operations Team in defining a spacecraft operational concept.
Contribute to the maintenance of our Model-Based Systems Engineering tools and the integration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor or Masters degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
3+ years of experience in** at least two** of the following: design, implementation, integration, V&V or operations of GNC (AOCS) subsystem
Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, or equivalent
Self-motivated and comfortable making key decisions within a fast-paced environment
High sense of accountability and ownership
Excellent presentation skills, both verbally and written. Enthusiastic attitude and team player
Working level in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Transport ispace, inc. is a lunar exploration company with a pioneering vision to extend and support human presence into outer space. The company is focused on exploring and developing the Moon's water resources, which are seen as a crucial element for establishing a sustainable space-based economy. By utilizing the Moon's untapped potential, ispace aims to transform it into a hub that supports construction, energy, communications, and even tourism by 2040, envisioning a lunar population of 1,000 permanent residents with 10,000 annual visitors. With ambitious missions and collaborations, ispace is set to be a key player in the future of space infrastructure and exploration. GNC/AOCS Systems Engineer 🔥 4 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Tokyo – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⚙️ Systems Engineer Python Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Support the definition of a “product baseline”, creating standard requirements, system architecture, ICDs, design and analysis goals, test plans and operations concepts.
Perform system level trade-offs, coordinating inputs from various disciplines within the team, to evaluate any proposed changes of the design baseline to satisfy the need of each individual mission.
Take ownership of the technical budgets, such as mass, propellant budget, pointing/landing accuracy for spacecraft performance.
Ensure internal interfaces between various spacecraft subsystems are maintained.
Contribute to requirements management ensuring all requirements are closed-out at the planned project landmarks.
Contribute to risk assessments during the spacecraft development and support the Project Manager in defining risk mitigation plans
Support AIT/Flight&Test Operations Groups and subsystem leads in defining test plans and specifications which will successfully verify the spacecraft design.
Coordinate efforts between relevant subsystems and Operations Team in defining a spacecraft operational concept.
Contribute to the maintenance of our Model-Based Systems Engineering tools and the integration. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor or Masters degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
3+ years of experience in** at least two** of the following: design, implementation, integration, V&V or operations of GNC (AOCS) subsystem
Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, or equivalent
Self-motivated and comfortable making key decisions within a fast-paced environment
High sense of accountability and ownership
Excellent presentation skills, both verbally and written. Enthusiastic attitude and team player
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Hard Skills & Tools

system architecturerequirements managementrisk assessmentModel-Based Systems Engineeringdesignimplementationintegrationverification and validation (V&V)operationsGNC (AOCS) subsystem

Soft Skills

self-motivatedaccountabilityownershippresentation skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationenthusiastic attitudeteam player