Structural Design Engineer
ispace is looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of lunar exploration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in spacecraft mechanical design, with expertise in systems such as lunar landers, lunar satellites, and other space exploration vehicles.
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Support the structural and/or thermal design efforts for spacecraft system development including lander and other transportation system elements.
Design structural components of the spacecraft with conducting structural computational analyses.
Support the completion of the component design specifications and the design reviews.
Design works including trade studies, material, component, manufacturing process selection, and design validation (i.e Analysis evaluation, unit test)
Support the test preparation of test plan, the report, the analyses of test data, and the JIG designs for component and system tests.
Evaluate non-conformance materials from design and analysis perspectives, and prepare the report.
Support detailed design of spacecraft system for structural, thermal, and operational performance. (i.e Component layout)
Create/Prepare 3D model and drawing for the manufacturing
Support spacecraft integration and evaluate the assembability including travel to test/integration sites.
Technical coordination with suppliers including solving manufacturing issues
Report to the team lead and the group manager.
Lander
Design Review
Design trade-off study()
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Hold BS and/or MS in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering.
Have more than 3 years of experience in the design of aerospace, aviation or automotive applications.
Have extensive experience with CAD software packages and drawing makings.
Have knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T) and of the stack-up calculation method for drawing tolerances (i.e. RSS).
Have knowledge of mechanical design, material selection, and fabrication processes for spaceflight hardware or equivalent.
Have work experience by using Japanese and English including meeting and documentation
Be comfortable with change, fast-pace environment, and learning new things.
Proactive attitude, team player, and strong responsibility for own works.
Business Level Japanese
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CAD
GDTRSS
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Proficiency in Solidworks, FEmap, NASTRAN (or equivalent) software packages
Have an experience of management of product BOM (Bill of Material)
Have knowledge of composite material (CFRP etc) and experience of design with that.
Have knowledge of thermal design and analysis.
Have an experience of space environmental tests.
Have an experience in new industrial development project
SolidworksFEmapNASTRAN
BOM()
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We will prioritize candidates currently in Japan with valid working visa.
For overseas candidates, please note that you choose to proceed, this role requires relocation to Japan upon acceptance of the position. Compensation will be provided in JPY and aligned with local market benchmarks in Japan, based on the role’s level, scope, and prevailing industry standards.
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構造設計エンジニア Structural Design Engineer • Tokyo, , Japan, 168-0063