JOB ID 26697

Research Manager

  • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
  • Mechanical, Research & Development
  • Tokyo
  • ¥7,080,000~¥11,040,000

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

This is a position of research manager candidate who plans and promotes research projects for next-generation satellite communications, and is responsible for a wide range of tasks, from technical studies to coordination with related organizations.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    ・Research project management
    and research practice (new technology study)
    ・Coordination with universities and other institutions
  • Requirements
    ・Specialized technical knowledge
    in fields such as wireless engineering, information engineering, electronic engineering, control engineering, etc. ・Management knowledge
    related to the creation of new technologies (research, etc.) such as MOTs ・Japanese business level or higher (those who can communicate smoothly)
  • Preferred
    ・Research experience
    , experience
    in developing new technologies and new businesses, managerial experience
    , R planning
    , management of

    national projects and joint research and development ■Desired personality
    ・Respect
    internal and external stakeholders and be able to achieve results as a team ・A bird's-eye view of internal and external situations. Those who
    can judge what they need to do with their team, and those who feel joy in solving difficult issues one by one and moving forward.
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥7,080,000~¥11,040,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Japanese company with global opportunities, Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Childcare support system, Make use of languages, Weekends and holidays off, Venture Company, New businesses and services

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