RF Communications Engineer Intern
Ispace Technologies
Marketing & Communications
Tokyo, Japan
Posted on Oct 29, 2025
As the advanced research & development (ARD) Communications Engineer, you will participate in two types of ARD projects:
1) new technology development/demonstration and
2) next generation lunar transportation, infrastructure, and resource utilization system architecture creation from initial concept to system preliminary design level.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and work closely with the engineering teams in Japan, EU, and US, and you will contribute to the company’s R&D direction set by the CTO.
Key responsibilities
- Perform RF/Optical Comms tradespace analysis on the planned ispace future lander/orbiters/rovers missions in order to integrate R&D developments for technology validation and testing into commercial missions.
- Participate in the implementation of selected R&D projects in the field of the communications subsystem, either for technology demonstration projects or for servicing customers
- Currently residing in Japan with valid visa
Preferred qualifications
- Experience on interoperable nodes constellation design (intersatellite link, PNT, communication coverage)
- Experience with modelling and optimization tools (GMAT, STK, link budget simulation libs, etc)
- Experience as systems engineering applying the Model Based Systems Engineering approach
- Understanding of communications regulations (ITU, SFCG, etc.).
We are able to support visa applications for overseas students for this position, provided they commit to a full-time internship of at least six months. This requirement aligns with Japan’s export control regulations.
