Hanwha Systems is focusing on recruiting advanced space technology talent to lead South Korea's future space industry.
On August 4, Hanwha Systems announced plans to hire experienced professionals for its space division in the second half of 2026. This recruitment drive, which will involve hiring in the triple digits, is a follow-up to the recent investment plans announced by Hanwha Group in the fields of defense AI and space.
The positions available include roles in SAR satellites, space AI data centers, low Earth orbit satellite communications, solar cells for satellites, and satellite service operations, sales, and strategy. Work locations will vary by position, including offices in Seoul, the Pangyo Research Institute, and the Jeju Space Center.
Applicants must have at least five years of relevant work experience, including time spent earning a master's or doctoral degree from a domestic or international university. Hanwha Systems has also launched a dedicated microsite for the recruitment of experienced professionals in its space division.
To attract top talent, Hanwha Systems plans to conduct various online and offline recruitment promotions.
Applications can be submitted online through the Hanwha Systems space talent recruitment microsite, with submissions having started on July 31.
Previously, on July 3, Kim Dong-kwan, Vice Chairman of Hanwha Group, announced a long-term strategy titled 'AI Space Powerhouse' during a national report meeting on advanced industry development held at Gyeongsang National University in Jinju, which includes an investment plan of 55 trillion won.
Hanwha Systems plans to invest approximately 20 trillion won in the space sector, focusing on ultra-low Earth orbit SAR satellites, space AI data centers, and the establishment of low Earth orbit communication networks.
A representative from Hanwha Systems stated, "This large-scale recruitment will mark the beginning of Hanwha Group's investment in the space sector and will lay the essential human foundation for South Korea to become a space power. We look forward to receiving applications from talented and ambitious individuals who can lead the global space market."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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