Full Stack Engineer - Ground Control Unit (#8863)

Job Description
The Data Production Department operates the "StriX" series of small SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellites, producing and distributing image data. This unit develops and operates the mission control system required for satellite operations.

Responsibilities
The main responsibility is the development and operation of the mission control system for our "StriX" series SAR satellites. We are looking for a senior-level full stack engineer who can lead both frontend and backend development of the web-based system (mission control system) built on GCP.

Specific Tasks

• Development and operation of the satellite control (mission control) system
• Coordination with internal teams (satellite development, satellite operations, ground testing)

Attractive Aspects of the Job

• Participate in a project that leads Japan's space development, aiming for a constellation of 30 satellites in a few years.
• Engage in cutting-edge space business as one of the few companies developing and operating satellite/ground systems.
• Experience the growth process of the system firsthand through in-house design, development, and operation, rather than vendor outsourcing.
• Join the development of critical systems that influence the business and hone expertise not obtainable elsewhere.
• Improve skills for building a career in the future global society by working in a multicultural environment.

Scope of Changes
Within the Data Production Department

Essential Qualifications

• Over 5 years of practical experience in web system development or equivalent experience
• Backend development experience (especially welcome those with extensive experience in Rust)
• Frontend development experience (experience using React and TypeScript)
• Experience in system construction and operation using GCP (or major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure)
• Business-level Japanese proficiency (N1)
• Ability to commute to our Tokyo headquarters 2-3 days a week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing large-scale systems or mission-critical systems
• Experience in designing and developing microservices architecture
• Experience in building and operating CI/CD environments
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Knowledge and development experience related to TCP/IP
• Experience in socket programming
• Experience in database design and development

Ideal Candidate

• Eager to learn new technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive work autonomously
• Experience in team development and capable of smooth communication
• Interest and knowledge in satellite communications and space-related fields