Optical Systems Engineer

Required qualifications:

• Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Optoelectronics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Typically 3–8 years of professional experience in optical systems engineering, optical instruments, electro-optical systems, remote sensing payloads, or a comparable engineering field.
• Good understanding of optical system design principles and systems engineering processes.
• Experience performing engineering analyses, trade-off studies, and technical evaluations.
• Experience with requirements definition, requirements management, and technical documentation.
• Practical experience supporting integration, verification, validation, or testing of engineering systems.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, project-driven environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in the aerospace, space, defense, automotive, or other high-technology industries.
• Knowledge of ECSS, ISO, NASA standards, or comparable engineering frameworks.
• Experience with optical performance modeling and analysis tools.
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies, including MBSE and requirements management tools.
• Experience with optical imaging systems, Earth observation instruments, or remote sensing payloads.
• Experience with infrared imaging systems and components.
• Familiarity with image processing and exploitation of optical data products.
• Exposure to spacecraft integration, environmental testing, and launch campaign support.
• Experience working in international projects, consortia, or customer-facing technical roles.

What We Are Looking For:

• Ability to support informed decisions in complex engineering environments.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to engineering challenges.
• Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and project needs.
• Passion for space technology, optical systems, and engineering excellence.
• Commitment to quality, reliability, and successful mission outcomes.

• Independently execute systems engineering activities for optical instruments and payloads throughout the project lifecycle, including requirements definition, system design, implementation, verification, validation, and operational support.
• Perform system analyses, trade-off studies, technical assessments, and engineering calculations to support decisions and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Define, manage, and verify system and subsystem requirements, maintain requirements traceability, and prepare technical documentation for milestones such as PDR, CDR, and TRR.
• Support the development and maintenance of technical budgets, including optical performance, SNR, MTF, data volume, and data rate budgets.
• Collaborate with optics, mechanics, electronics, software, testing, and image processing teams to support the development, integration, and qualification of optical systems.
• Participate in integration, verification, validation, and environmental testing campaigns, including activities in cleanroom environments.
• Support technical coordination of suppliers and subcontractors through technical reviews, documentation assessments, and engineering discussions.