GNC/AOCS Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

GNC/AOCS Systems Engineer (Aerospace): Designing and developing guidance, navigation, and control systems for lunar landers and transportation platforms with an accent on system architecture, technical budgets, and V&V. Focus on performing system-level trade-offs, coordinating interdisciplinary requirements, and maintaining MBSE tools to ensure mission success.

Location: Hybrid in Tokyo, Japan (Relocation required for overseas candidates)

Company

hirify.global develops lunar landers and transportation platforms for resource prospecting on the moon.

What you will do

• Define product baselines, system architecture, ICDs, and operations concepts.
• Perform system-level trade-offs to evaluate design baseline changes for individual missions.
• Manage technical budgets including mass, propellant, and pointing/landing accuracy.
• Lead requirements management and contribute to risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with AIT and Flight/Test Operations to define verification plans and operational concepts.
• Maintain and integrate Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in at least two stages of GNC (AOCS) subsystem lifecycle (design, implementation, integration, V&V, or operations).
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, or equivalent programming languages.
• Working level of English is required.
• Must be based in or relocate to Tokyo, Japan.

Nice to have

• Experience with other subsystems such as Structure, Thermal, Avionics, Propulsion, or Communications.
• Knowledge of FMECA, reliability analysis, and hazard analysis.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and spacecraft operations.
• Working level proficiency in Japanese.