Software Engineer(Rover)

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Job details

Company overview

We are a company that develops and implements space exploration technologies. It develops and operates innovative robots and systems for the exploration and exploitation of the Moon and other space resources. It has established a leading position in the international space exploration race and aims to play a significant role in space exploration in the future. Based on our technological capabilities and creativity, we promote sustainable activities in space and contribute to the advancement of mankind in space.

Responsibilities

This job is to software next-generation of spacecraft and planetary rovers for them. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge base including an understanding of hardware and robotics and design of communication networks. The job includes all phases in design, from defining system architecture, to implementation of software, to operation of the rover during simulated and real missions. Prior experience with high reliability designs (for example in aerospace, medical or automotive industries) is a must. In this position, the first project required is implementation of software for a real lunar rover mission for example for communication, and supporting integration of that software to both the rover side and ground station side.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES：

• Participate in product definition, specification and requirements phases
• Design, code, integrate, test, support and enhance software to control robotics
• Support integration of software running on the rover to the ground station (GUI)
• Develop and enforce coding standards that allow for automated and/or external auditing of software code
• Develop and support specifications for data transfer between spacecraft and rovers to and from the ground station

 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience designing and programming
• Proficient in high-level structured programming languages (e.g. C, C++)
• Experience with communication and networking protocols (I2C, SPI, RS-485, CAN, etc)
• Proficient in Linux, especially for embedded hardware platforms

 

Salary

7 - 12 million yen

Location

Tokyo