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Ispace Inc

Ground Systems Engineer (Developer)

Tokyo, Japan

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Mid level
Country
JP
Work mode
Remote-friendly
First seen by hirly
21 Sept 2026

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ispace is looking for Ground Systems Engineer to join our growing team in Tokyo.

The Ground Systems team forms the backbone of ispace’s Test and Flight Operations, delivering the infrastructure, systems, and tools required to support mission testing and operational activities across the full mission lifecycle. This includes the design, development, and maintenance of the Mission Control Center, Mission Control Software, operational toolchains, and end-to-end test environments that ensure mission readiness.

As a Ground Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of Mission Control Software supporting ispace’s global operations. You will oversee the end-to-end data flow between users and the spacecraft, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient handling of telemetry and telecommand data. This includes defining and implementing data encoding, processing, and encryption mechanisms across the ground segment and its interfaces.

Type : Full-time Position

Location: Hybrid (Tokyo, Japan) On site at least twice a week with remote option

Experience Level: See Qualifications below

Group : JP Ground Systems Group, JP Test and Flight Operations Division

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