--- title: 'Senior Sales Engineer / Sales Engineer (APAC Sales Group) at ispace, inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-sales-engineer-sales-engineer-apac-sales-group-ispace-inc-tokyo-9swhkx9ce8gd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-03' --- # Senior Sales Engineer / Sales Engineer (APAC Sales Group) at ispace, inc. - **Company:** ispace, inc. - **Location:** Tokyo, Japan - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ispace-inc/dfeea0af-d4f4-4116-bddd-a79cad9a4e03 ## Job description ## About the Role ispace is seeking a highly motivated Senior Sales Engineer / Sales Engineer to join our APAC Sales Group and support the growth of our lunar transportation, lunar exploration, lunar infrastructure, and cislunar service businesses across the Asia-Pacific region. In this role, you will serve as a key technical member of the sales team, working closely with customers, business development professionals, and engineering teams to develop technically sound and commercially attractive solutions. You will help bridge customer mission objectives with ispace's capabilities, supporting proposal development, solution architecture, and technical engagement throughout the pre-sales process. The position reports directly to the Regional Manager and will support business opportunities across APAC markets, including Taiwan, South Korea, the UAE, Australia, India, and Southeast Asia. ## Responsibilities Pre-Sales and Technical Business Development - Engage with customers to understand mission objectives, technical requirements, and program constraints. - Translate customer needs into mission concepts and technical solution architectures. - Support the development of lunar mission concepts, payload integration approaches, and service offerings. - Prepare technical proposals, RFI/RFP responses, bid packages, and customer presentations. - Lead technical discussions, workshops, and solution reviews with customers and partners. - Conduct technical feasibility assessments and identify programmatic and technical risks. - Coordinate with internal engineering teams to align customer requirements with product and mission capabilities. - Define and manage technical assumptions, interfaces, and compliance considerations during the proposal phase. - Support capture strategy development from a technical perspective. - Represent ispace at industry events, conferences, exhibitions, and government engagements. Market Intelligence and Strategic Support - Monitor space industry trends, government space policies, and competitive developments across APAC. - Identify new business opportunities and emerging market needs. - Support relationship building with government agencies, space agencies, commercial customers, universities, and research institutions. - Contribute to the development of future service concepts and business opportunities based on customer and market feedback. Required Qualifications Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline. - Minimum 5 years of professional experience in aerospace, satellite systems, launch systems, complex engineering products, or other high-technology industries. o For Sales Engineer candidates, equivalent experience may be considered depending on qualifications and achievements. - Experience in at least one of the following: o Systems Engineering o Product Development o Program / Project Management o Technical Sales or Solution Engineering - Experience translating customer requirements into technical solutions. - Experience supporting proposals, bids, government procurements, or contract capture activities. - Demonstrated ability to coordinate among multiple stakeholders, including customers, partners, government organizations, and internal teams. - Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural environments. Language Skills - Business-level English proficiency (written and verbal) is required. - Ability to conduct customer meetings, technical presentations, workshops, and negotiations in English. - Japanese language proficiency is a plus but not required. ## Preferred Qualifications Technical and Commercial Experience - Experience in technical sales, solution engineering, or business development within the space industry. - Experience supporting government-funded programs, public procurements, or institutional space programs. - Experience preparing RFI, RFQ, and RFP responses. - Experience engaging with international customers, partners, or government stakeholders. Space Systems Knowledge - Knowledge of spacecraft, satellite, lunar mission, or space infrastructure systems. - Systems engineering experience involving complex aerospace or high-technology products. - Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems and interface management. - Experience with mission concept development, architecture definition, or trade studies. Desired Characteristics - Strong interest in the space industry and lunar development. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. - Demonstrated ability to work across cultures and international teams. - Customer-focused mindset combined with strong technical judgment. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. ## About ispace, inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ispace is a global lunar exploration company developing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon and building the foundation for a sustainable cislunar economy. - **Entity Type**: Public (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2023) - **Headquarters**: Tokyo, Japan (with offices in Denver, Colorado, USA and Luxembourg) - **Founded**: September 2010 - **Founders**: Takeshi Hakamada (Founder & CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Space exploration / Lunar transportation services - **Target customers**: B2B (space agencies, commercial payload operators, research organizations) - **Mission**: “Extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon.” ## Products & Services - **Lunar Lander Missions**: ispace designs, builds and operates robotic lunar landers. Current missions include “Mission 2.5” and the upcoming “Mission 3” featuring the new larger ULTRA lander. - **Payload Development & Integration**: Offers payload hosting and development services for lunar orbiting and landing missions. - **Lunar Surface Data**: Sale and survey of Moon surface data for research and commercial use. - **Space Resource R&D**: Research and development focused on utilizing lunar water resources. - **Marketing Support**: Supports space content industries with marketing services related to lunar activities. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources (publicly listed, market cap fluctuates) - **Key Metric**: Total funding record – raised a record 10.35 billion yen in Series A in 2017 (private round). As a public company, revenue is reported but not listed in these materials. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: The company evolved from Team HAKUTO, a finalist in the Google Lunar XPRIZE. Global presence includes ispace technologies U.S. inc. and ispace Europe SA. - **Growth Signals**: - 317 employees as of March 31, 2025 - First Japanese space company to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (2023) - Multiple missions in the pipeline (Mission 2.5, Mission 3 with ULTRA lander) - Global offices in Japan, USA, and Luxembourg ## Competitive Advantages - **Early mover in commercial lunar services**: One of the few private companies with flight heritage (first mission launched in 2022). - **End‑to‑end lunar transportation**: Offers landers, payload integration, and data services – a vertically integrated lunar logistics provider. - **Global footprint**: Engineering and business presence across three continents enables access to diverse customers and talent. - **Heritage from Google Lunar XPRIZE**: Team HAKUTO experience provides technical and operational credibility. ## Strategic Focus ispace is focused on achieving high‑frequency, low‑cost lunar transportation to construct an Earth‑Moon economic zone. Key priorities include: - Launching Mission 2.5 and the larger ULTRA lander on Mission 3 - Developing space resource utilization (especially water on the Moon) - Expanding payload and data services to support a growing cislunar infrastructure - Scaling globally through its offices in Japan, the US, and Europe ## Why Work Here - **Diverse, inclusive culture**: As of December 2025, ispace reports ~24% non‑Japanese nationality and ~45% Japanese nationality, reflecting a commitment to global diversity. - **Mission‑driven team**: “Driven by a shared passion, our Crew of engineers, scientists and experts are shaping the future of space.” - **Work options**: Roles range from on‑site (Tokyo, Denver, Luxembourg) to hybrid (Tokyo CFO Office). Engineering roles include R&D, propulsion, GNC, and spacecraft systems. - **Fast‑growing organization**: 317 employees and growing, with a clear trajectory of missions and revenue expansion. - **Perks & culture**: Emphasis on inclusive hiring, professional development, and equitable pay; “true innovation comes when diverse viewpoints collaborate as equals.” ## Sources 1. [ispace Home Page](https://www.ispace-inc.com/) 2. [About Us – ispace](https://2022.ispace-inc.com/aboutus) 3. [Careers – ispace](https://www.ispace-inc.com/careers/) 4. [Career Overview – ispace](https://www.ispace-inc.com/career-overview/) 5. 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