Attitude Control Engineer

Tokyo
Remote OK
Full-time
October 28, 2022

Objectives

Design the architecture of satellite attitude control system
Design and implement the software for satellite attitude control
Model sensors and actuators in MATLAB/Simulink
Test and debug control algorithms
Integrate attitude determination and control software modules
Run simulations, Model In the Loop Simulation (MILS), Hardware In the Loop Simulation (HILS)
Verify, evaluate and validate the satellite attitude control system on-orbit, and investigate the reflections to the next satellites

Minimum qualifications

Knowledge about the sensors and actuators
At least 5 years of experience in the design and validation of control systems in MATLAB/Simulink
Experience in modeling physical components (sensors, actuators) in MATLAB/Simulink
Experience in programming in C/C++
Able to go to the factory (Tsukuba) on business trips several times a year

Preferred qualifications

Experience in the design, implementation and testing of spacecraft attitude and orbit control algorithms
Experience in the design and/or physical modeling of embedded systems
Experience in control law design, beyond classical techniques: non-linear design, optimal design
Experience in state estimation using Kalman filtering and anomaly detection algorithms
Experience in model identification
Knowledge of GNC hardware components such as: reaction wheels, magnetorquers, GPS receivers, gyroscopes, star trackers
Knowledge of electronics circuitry and interfaces

Note that we will send a test if candidate has the access (license) to Matlab.

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About Synspective

Synspective Inc., founded in 2018, develops and operates Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, providing SAR data and analytics solutions.

The company aims to build a constellation of 30 SAR satellites by the late 2020s, enabling the creation of a system capable of observing changes anywhere on Earth.

With a SAR satellite constellation that offers high-frequency and high-resolution Earth observation, Synspective delivers satellite data and a range of analytics solutions for disaster response and management, national security, and environmental monitoring.

Japanese Language Policy
Synspective’s Japanese skill requirements vary depending on the position and are defined in each job description.
Paid Leave
Synspective offers 10 days of paid leave that increase annually up to 20 days, in accordance with paid leave according to Japanese law. The company also observes all Japanese national holidays and provides 6 additional days off for the year-end holidays (from December 29th to January 3rd).
Benefits
💹 Employee stock option plan

💻 New tech gear

👩‍🎓 Skill development support

💛 Support for attending conferences

💜 Seminar participation support

👶 Parental Leave

🧡 Social security / insurance benefits included

🏥 Healthcare insurance

💚 Pension insurance
Work style
Full flex time with core time from 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Synergy of Spirit

As part of Synspective, we embark on this journey together, bringing with us our combined experiences and life. As a team, we recognize that the team’s goals are my personal goals, and my goals are the team’s goals. We each share a part of the responsibility to succeed. I constantly communicate to align my efforts with our goal. I manage my energy and time to maximize team performance. I give more than I take. I provide value when needed and I take responsibility for my own behavior.

Synthesis of Knowledge

We try to create new value under conditions that have huge uncertainty and volatility. The only way for us to succeed is to progress through trial and error that we learn from and make changes based on our new knowledge. I listen actively and respectfully to others’ opinions, consider it logically and examine my assumptions, and discuss it with my team constructively. I learn by doing and building upon our experiences. I aim to achieve better results with every new attempt. I accelerate the collective learning process by openly sharing experiences and knowledge with my team.

Synched with the Future

We have an obligation to create a sustainable future for the next generations. To do so, we must tackle tough challenges as pioneers, leaving our comfort zones that prevent our growth. I recognize that a smart failure is a step toward success and try to learn from the past to solve new issues in the future. I set aggressive goals and divide them into sprint-victories in order to continue to tangibly advance and make progress. I consider the future, prepare for it, and actively engage in making it happen with quick actions and decisions.