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RF / Communications Systems Engineer

ispace•Tokyo, 154-0017, JP• Full Time

Posted 4 months ago• Electrical

Job Description

ispace is looking for RF Communications Engineer to join our Avionics Team.

In this role, you will own and design the RF communications subsystem architecture and analysis efforts for ispace’s lunar lander current and future development projects, as part of the Avionics team. You will ideally have a broad knowledge base in RF analysis, design and integration including redundant and reliable communication paths, and a creative mindset. Your tasks will cover all phases of the projects, from helping the team define system architecture, to trade studies and component selection and procurement, supporting hardware/software integration and spacecraft-level tests.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in requirements specification phases

Define RF subsystem architecture for future missions, equipment selection including trade studies for on-board as well as ground support equipment, with other design and analysis team members

Perform RF subsystem analysis, including RF link budget analysis for space to ground, ground to space, and space to space links

Be the technical point of contact for Japanese RF units vendors

Ensure compliance with Japanese radiofrequency regulatory processes

Define and perform verification of complete subsystem performance to show compliance with upper-level requirements

Support mission analysis and operations activities

Support integration, troubleshooting and testing

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience)

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (microwave/RF/electromagnetic related studies), or equivalent

Two or more years’ experience in RF path design for high-reliability applications, including equipment selection, RF link budget analysis

Comfortable with electronics and RF testing equipment

Experience in procurement and integration of RF communications components

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)

Master’s degree in Aerospace/RF Engineering or a related field

Five or more years’ spacecraft RF design experience

Small spacecraft and/or lander development, launch vehicle integration and test support

Knowledge of space communication standards, in particular CCSDS

Experience with supporting operations activities including ranging

Experience with electrical ground support equipment

Experience with ground stations and command and control networks

Proficient written and spoken Japanese

Others

The position is based in Tokyo, Japan, with testing activities to be performed in our offices.

Hybrid work environment

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Job Details

Category: Electrical
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted: Dec 9, 2025, 01:48 AM
Listed: Jan 4, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated: Jan 15, 2026, 01:31 AM

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