Mechanical Design Engineer (Structural Components) — Tokyo / Taiki
Interstellar Technologies Japan
Design
Posted on Nov 7, 2025
Description
■Job Description - Design of airframe structures based on system requirements - Formulation of verification plans - Evaluation of design results through analysis and testing - Schedule management and coordination within and outside the company during development ■Company Overview Interstellar Technologies is a venture company aiming to create an overwhelmingly affordable and convenient infrastructure for space, making it accessible to everyone. Headquartered in Taiki Town, Hokkaido, the company also operates development sites in Tokyo, Fukushima, Obihiro, and the Muroran Technology Research Institute (located within Muroran Institute of Technology). Our sounding rocket MOMO achieved the first and only spaceflight by a private Japanese company, and we are now intensifying the development of our next-generation small satellite launch vehicle, ZERO. In September 2023, we secured 2 billion yen in funding after being selected for the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) program by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. In March 2024, we signed a basic agreement with JAXA for procurement of launch transportation services. In April, we signed a contract with Italian venture company D-Orbit, which specializes in logistics services for small satellites, for future launches. These milestones are accelerating our business towards the launch of ZERO. ■Please refer to the following document for more information about the job description. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGBPLzQgsQ/ABqLHmWJxrN-aeeAzKM48w/view?utm_content=DAGBPLzQgsQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor Scope of potential changes: Job duties as defined by the company.
Requirements
- Practical experience in structural design for transportation equipment or industrial machinery - Practical experience in mechanical design using 3D CAD *Experience is not limited to the aerospace field
Preferred Experiences
■Skills - Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering - Practical experience in structural strength analysis - Experience in planning and conducting structural tests - Experience in structural design of thin-walled lightweight structures ■Soft Skills - Experience in team management (even managing small teams is acceptable)
We are looking for
- Ability to identify issues independently and see them through to resolution - Willingness to continually learn new knowledge - Capability to achieve results while respecting others and maintaining a holistic perspective
Working Conditions
| Salary | |
|---|---|
| Location | Work Location Taiki Headquarters or Tokyo Branch Office ■ Taiki Headquarters 149-7 Memu, Taiki-cho, Hiroo-gun, Hokkaido ■ Tokyo Branch Office 6F, East 21 Tower, 6-3-2 Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo Smoking Policy: Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors (in accordance with passive smoking prevention measures) Scope of potential changes: Any office location as designated by the company |
| Job Type | Full-time employee (No fixed term of employment) |
| Work hours | ＜Work Style＞ ・Flextime system (no core time) ・No designated starting or ending time ・Settlement period: 1 month ・Flexible working hours: 05:00 - 22:00 ・Standard working hours: 8 hours per day ・Overtime: May be required depending on workload ・Break time: 60 minutes per day ＜Holidays and Leave＞ ・Holidays: Full five-day workweek with Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, January 2 and January 3 off ・Total annual holidays: 120 days or more ・Leave: Paid annual leave (10 days granted on the date of joining), summer leave (2 days) ・Other types of leave: Marriage, bereavement, maternity, nursing care, childcare, etc. |
| Probation period | There is a 3-month probation period. Salary and conditions remain the same during this period. |
| Benefits |
Company information
| Name | インターステラテクノロジズ株式会社 |
|---|---|
| Established | 2013年1月 |
| Address | 北海道広尾郡大樹町字芽武149-7 |
| Capital | 10億8975万円 |
| Employees | 238名 |