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Eng209_衛星運用エンジニア/ Satellite Operation Engineer

Astroscale logoAstroscaleTokyo, Sumida-kuFull-timePosted 10mo ago

This role falls under U.S. export rules, so the posting asks for U.S. person status. That means a U.S. citizen, a green card holder, a refugee or an asylee.

About the role

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Export Control Laws

Unless explicitly notified otherwise, our vacancies are covered by Export Control Laws which require candidates to be from an "Export Safe" Country as deemed by the Japanese Government. The countries are as follows: Japan, Germany, Australia, Argentina, Italy, USA, France, Netherlands, UK, Austria, Ireland, Czech, Spain, Greece Canada, New Zealand, Belgium, Bulgaria, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Finland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Denmark Hungary and Poland.

<key activities / role and responsibilities>

  • Lead operations design in accordance with the overall satellite system development plan (schedule, system, product).
  • Create operation planning documents based on mission concept design documents.
  • Propose requirements for satellite systems and ground systems from an operational perspective.
  • Promote the preparation of documents necessary for operations (operation plans, operation procedures, operation rules).
  • Conduct technical coordination with stakeholders such as satellite system engineers, ground system engineers, and customers, gather necessary information for operations, and reflect it in the operations design.
  • Develop tools necessary for operations design.
  • Formulate verification plans for operational procedures.
  • Prepare for external and internal reviews related to operations.
  • Plan, prepare, and execute training and rehearsals for actual operations personnel.
  • Lead the execution of satellite operations after launch and coordinate with stakeholders.
  • Formulate actual operation plans after satellite launch (pass assignment, setting operation content for each pass).
  • Participate as a member of the actual operations shift after satellite launch.
  • Review contract details with external suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Organize and lead the team that performs these activities.

<Mandatory>

  • More than 3 years of practical experience in satellite or spacecraft operations or development.
  • Practical experience in satellite operation design and planning. Experience in creating operational documents (such as operation handbooks, plans, and procedures).
  • Practical knowledge of ground systems for satellite operations. Comfortable using English.
  • Native-level Japanese proficiency or equivalent to JLPT N1.
  • Ability to identify problems, analyze causes, and implement solutions.
  • Strong communication skills suitable for teamwork.

<Desirable>

  • Experience in operations for rendezvous and docking missions.
  • Experience in developing operation simulators.
  • Knowledge of orbital mechanics.
  • First-Class Land Radio Operator license.
  • Experience working in a cross-cultural environment.

<職務内容/役割・責任>

  • 衛星システム全体の開発計画(日程、システム、プロダクト)に沿って運用設計を主導する。
  • ミッション概念設計文書を基に運用計画文書を作成する。
  • 運用の観点から、衛星システム及び地上システムへの要求事項を提案する。
  • 運用に必要な文書の準備を推進する。(運用計画、運用手順、運用ルール)
  • 衛星システム技術者、地上システム技術者、顧客等の関係者と技術調整を実施し、運用に必要な情報を集めて運用設計に反映する。
  • 運用設計に必要なツールを開発する。
  • 運用手順の検証計画を立案する。
  • 運用に関する外部と内部の審査会の準備をする。
  • 実運用要員の訓練とリハーサルを計画、準備し、実行する。
  • 衛星打上げ後の衛星運用の実行を主導し、関係者との調整を行う。
  • 衛星打上げ後の実運用計画立案(パスアサイン、各パスの運用内容設定)を行う。
  • 衛星打上げ後、衛星の実運用シフトメンバーとして参加する。
  • 外部サプライヤーおよび外部委託先との契約内容の検討を行う。
  • これらの活動を行うチームを組成し、リードする

< 必須条件>

  • 衛星・宇宙機の運用または開発における3年以上の実務経験
  • 衛星運用設計・計画の実務経験
  • 運用ドキュメント(運用ハンドブック、計画書、手順書等)の作成経験
  • 衛星運用のための地上システムに関する実務知識
  • 英語に抵抗感がないこと
  • 日本語ネイティブレベルまたは日本語能力試験N1程度
  • 問題の特定、原因分析、解決策の実行ができる方
  • チームプレーに適したコミュニケーション能力

<望ましい条件>

  • ランデブー・ドッキングミッションの運用経験
  • 運用シミュレータの開発経験
  • 軌道力学の知識
  • 一級陸上無線技士
  • 異文化環境での業務経験

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