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Ground Segment Software Engineer

Astroscale US

Hybrid
Tokyo, Japan
Full-time
Mid Level
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Job description

Astroscale US is hiring a Ground Segment Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Tokyo, Japan role. Apply directly on Astroscale US's careers page below.

Eng203_地上セグメントソフトウェアエンジニア/ Ground Segment Software Engineer

Department: Astroscale Japan / Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time Employee

Location: Tokyo, Sumida-ku, Japan, Hybrid


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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.


      • Execute system design, development, verification, and maintenance of software related to Flight Dynamics* within the ground segment at the Japan site, which is required for operating Astroscale missions.  
      • Flight Dynamics refers to the component responsible for determining satellite orbits and analyzing orbital motion.  
      • Participate in architecture design within the Flight Dynamics team at Astroscale and provide development support from a software engineering perspective.  
      • Act as the Product Owner or Technical Lead for products developed by suppliers, providing task instructions, managing progress, and conducting reviews with the suppliers. 
      • Develop software for Flight Dynamics–related modules that are created in-house, based on algorithms produced by the Flight Dynamics team.  Generate and update software-related documentation.  
      • Perform the following as part of software system design tasks for the ground segment: 

      ・Extract, define, tailor, and analyze requirements.  

      ・Create use cases and stories based on these requirements. 

      ・Support development and evaluate the effectiveness of proposed solutions.  

      • Participate in and support verification, validation, and integration of the ground segment.  
      • Support the satellite operations team by resolving technical issues and providing advice on best practices.  
      • Communicate and collaborate closely with the ground segment development team and related teams. 



      • Web application development 

      ・Proven experience covering the entire development process, from requirements definition and design to implementation and testing, for both backend and frontend applications 

      ・For frontend development, experience in Web GUI development using React or other modern GUI frameworks / Experience of Web GUI development with React or other modern GUI framework 

      ・Experience in developing multiple systems 

      • Development experience in a Linux environment 
      • Python coding 
      • Application development using Docker containers 
      • Agile Development Experience 

       

      • Proven experience as a Product Owner or Scrum Master 
      • Technical communication in English (reading, writing, and meetings) 
      • Experience in system development and operations using AWS (ECS, Lambda, S3, Aurora, etc.) 
      • Knowledge and practical experience in image processing and computer vision 
      • Experience in satellite system development 
      • Knowledge and practical experience related to Flight Dynamics 


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      Frequently asked questions

      What skills are required for Ground Segment Software Engineer at Astroscale US?

      The required skills for Ground Segment Software Engineer at Astroscale US include: Python, React, Docker, Agile, Linux, AWS, ECS, Lambda, S3, Computer Vision.

      What is the seniority level for Ground Segment Software Engineer at Astroscale US?

      Ground Segment Software Engineer at Astroscale US is a Mid Level level position.

      How do I apply for Ground Segment Software Engineer at Astroscale US?

      You can view the full description and apply for Ground Segment Software Engineer at Astroscale US on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/astroscale-us-ground-segment-software-engineer-fm953.