Job Type
Mechanical design engineer for satellite-mounted optical systems
Work Detail
We develop payload equipment and satellites for the Space Debris Removal Project, which uses lasers to remotely control the attitude and orbit of space debris, and the Satellite LiDAR Project, which observes the Earth's surface by shining a laser at the ground from a satellite.
We are looking for a mechanical design engineer for lasers and optical systems, which are key components of the Mission Department.
Specific job duties are as follows:
- Design, evaluation, verification, and testing of laser oscillator housing structures that can withstand launch and space environments (mechanical environmental testing, thermal vacuum testing, etc.)
- Design, evaluation, verification, and testing of optical component holding mechanisms/structures that can withstand launch and space environments (mechanical environmental testing, thermal environmental testing, etc.)
- Work with thermal design engineers to design and verify heat dissipation/insulation structures and systems
- Development support for instrumentation systems (wiring, etc.)
- Design and development of jigs and other components related to the assembly, evaluation, and testing of mission components, including lasers, and launch preparation
Note: We welcome those who wish to gain experience in or master laser development through consultation with engineers with over 20 years of laser development experience. In addition, work specific to the space field (thermal control systems, environmental testing, etc.) that is not required for ground equipment development will be carried out with the support of engineers with over 30 years of satellite development experience, so no experience is required.
Ideal Profile
- Master's or PhD in Engineering or Science (including prospective PhD candidates)
- Practical experience with 2D and 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks)
- Basic knowledge of materials mechanics and structural mechanics
Other preferred experience:
- Basic knowledge of lasers
- Basic knowledge of heat transfer engineering
- Laser system development experience
- Laser optics precision machine design experience
- Mechanical design experience for optical, electrical, and thermal components
- Thermal, structural, and vibration analysis (FEM) experience
- Space industry experience
- Passion for new technology development: Interested in laser and optical technology, willing to tackle unknown phenomena, and persistently pursue solutions.
- Customer-driven technological innovation: Committed to challenging new technologies to realize customer value, responding quickly to development challenges, and achieving results.
- Analytical and prioritization skills: Ability to logically analyze issues, prioritize them based on the effectiveness and feasibility of countermeasures, and take action.
- Information gathering and analytical skills: Someone who is sensitive to market and academic trends, and who can actively collect and analyze information and utilize their knowledge.
- Collaborative and communication skills: Someone who can work with teams and customers, communicate smoothly, and enjoy solving problems.
What we especially look for in a PhD or postdoctoral fellow
We expect those who have obtained a doctorate or are planning to obtain a doctorate to be involved in development as "immediate assets" based on the expertise and experience they have gained through their research.
