Senior R&D System Engineer

As the Advanced Research & Development (ARD) Systems Engineer, you will play a vital role in two primary ARD projects:

1. New Technology Development/Demonstration:

   • Drive advancements in cutting-edge technologies.
   • Demonstrate the feasibility and functionality of new technologies.

2. Next-Generation Lunar Transportation, Infrastructure, and Resource Utilization System Architecture:

   • Lead the creation of system architectures from initial concept to the preliminary design level.
   • Contribute to the development of lunar transportation, infrastructure, and resource utilization systems for the next generation.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contributing not only to the technical aspects but also providing valuable inputs to the business and finance sides. This includes defining initial costs and schedules. The role involves close collaboration with engineering teams across Japan, the EU, and the US, influencing and shaping the company's R&D direction.

Key Responsibilities

1. Systemic Analysis:

   • Lead and perform in-depth systemic analysis of key technologies aligned with the company's R&D roadmap.
   • Report the value of technologies within the context of lunar transportation and cislunar ecosystem development.

2. Tradespace Analysis:

   • Conduct tradespace analysis to effectively integrate R&D developments into landers, orbiters, and rovers.
   • Enhance mission value through strategic integration.

3. Project Implementation:

   • Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement selected R&D projects.
   • Oversee technology demonstration projects and customer servicing initiatives.

• Minimum 6 Years Work Experience:
  • At least 3+ years in systems engineering for space projects.
  • At least 3+ years in one or more spacecraft design fields: structures, thermal, power, communications, GNC, flight dynamics.
  • Working experience with modeling and optimization tools (GMAT, STK, Catia, Thermal Desktop, link budget simulation, etc).
  • Programming language experience (Python, C, C++).

• Additional Preferred Qualifications:
  • Working experience with composite materials and their structural/thermal properties.
  • Expertise in deployable technologies and flexible modes (panels, antennas, etc).
  • Familiarity with radio-active heating/powering units.
  • Knowledge of interoperable nodes constellation design (intersatellite link, PNT, communication coverage).
  • Experience in In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) projects.
  • 3+ years of experience with Python.
  • Experience in systems engineering applying the Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach.