Senior Avionics Design Engineer

ispace, inc.

. Own the full lifecycle of spacecraft avionics hardware, from requirements definition and design through implementation, manufacturing, integration, verification, qualification, and flight support .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeTokyo • JapanSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the full lifecycle of spacecraft avionics hardware development, including design, verification, and compliance. Provides technical leadership and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-reliability systems.

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Avionics Hardware DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipRequirements DefinitionCross-Disciplinary CollaborationRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringHardware Development LifecycleDesign VerificationTechnical Problem SolvingTrade-Off StudiesManufacturabilityCompliance RequirementsRoot-Cause InvestigationsTestingQualification

Soft Skills

MentoringStakeholder EngagementDecision-MakingKnowledge SharingProblem Resolution

Industry Keywords

AerospaceSpaceDefenseHigh-Reliability SystemsMultidisciplinary Engineering Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full lifecycle of spacecraft avionics hardware, from requirements definition and design through implementation, manufacturing, integration, verification, qualification, and flight support
Lead gate reviews and technical milestones, coordinating cross-disciplinary inputs, developing review documentation and compliance evidence, presenting technical content, and driving review actions to closure
Lead technical execution for avionics products, making design decisions, conducting trade-off studies, resolving technical issues, and ensuring performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance requirements
Collaborate with flight software, communications, power, propulsion, GNC, payloads, and systems engineering teams to coordinate interfaces, resolve issues, and achieve milestones
Support project execution through planning, risk management, procurement, supplier coordination, and stakeholder engagement
Provide technical leadership to avionics engineers through decision-making support, design reviews, problem resolution, best-practice development, knowledge sharing, and mentoring
Take responsibility for technical outcomes, schedule commitments, and assigned avionics product delivery
Balance performance, reliability, cost, and schedule in engineering decisions
Lead technical problem solving, root-cause investigations, and issue resolution
Contribute to the growth and effectiveness of the wider engineering team through technical leadership and guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Electrical Engineering
7+ years of experience developing electronic hardware for aerospace, space, defense, automotive, industrial, or other high-reliability systems
Experience with the full hardware development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, verification, testing, qualification, and production support
Demonstrated ability to lead technical activities, take ownership of complex hardware developments, and work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
Business level Japanese or English (preferable to have both)