JOB ID 26610

Mechanical Design Engineer - Mechanisms

  • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
  • Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
  • Tokyo
  • ¥6,080,000~¥9,020,000

We are Japan's original developer of space transportation systems, providing innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
Armed with cutting-edge design capabilities and a spirit of challenge, we contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products.
We are a company that values a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.

This position is responsible for the design and development of mechanical components that operate in extreme environments. The position requires design skills to ensure high reliability under severe conditions such as vacuum, cryogenic temperatures, high acceleration, vibration, and thermal cycles. This is an important role that plays a central role in space transportation systems while collaborating with multiple subsystems.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    - Develop requirements for mechanical components (performance, environmental resistance, safety)
    - Mechanical and structural design using 3D CAD
    - Collaborate with fluid, structural, and thermal analysis teams
    - Plan and evaluate tests such as operation tests, pressure resistance tests, and vibration tests
    - Create manufacturing drawings and design improvements (respond to feedback with manufacturing side)
    - With other departments Interface coordination (propulsion, structural, avionics, ground equipment)
    - Parts manufacturing and quality coordination with suppliers (vendor control)
  • Requirements
    - Experience in mechanical design in aerospace, automotive, industrial machinery, heavy equipment, etc.
    - Experience in designing valves, actuators, isolation mechanisms, precision mechanisms, etc.
    - Basic knowledge of materials, processing, fastening, and environmental resistance
    - Experience coordinating with vendors and multiple departments
    - Smooth communication skills (business level or higher) in Japanese

    The kind of person we are looking for:
    The ability to identify issues on your own and work through them to solve them
    The willingness to continue learning new knowledge
    The ability to deliver results while being aware of the team as a whole and respectful of others
  • Preferred
    - Experience in aerospace onboard product development
    - Experience in designing fluid control components (valves/regulators, etc.)
    - Experience in actuator and mechanism product development
    - Experience in various environmental tests (vibration/thermal vacuum/pressure resistance)
    - English proficiency
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥6,080,000~¥9,020,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Secondary JOB possible, Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Make use of languages, Weekends and holidays off, Venture Company, New businesses and services

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