Space System Engineer For Optical Missions

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Getafe, Spain
Optical payload system engineering
Satellite platform interface management
Requirements and performance budgeting
The role involves acting as the technical focal point and system authority for optical payloads within the Satellite System Engineering team for Earth Observation programs

Job Summary

  • The role involves acting as the technical focal point and system authority for optical payloads within the Satellite System Engineering team for Earth Observation programs.
  • Candidates will oversee the coherent integration of optical payloads covering mechanical, thermal, electrical, and data interfaces while ensuring performance consistency with system objectives.
  • The position requires managing supplier activities, participating in key project reviews, and leading technical risk mitigation throughout the full project lifecycle.

Matching Summary

The role involves acting as the technical focal point and system authority for optical payloads within the Satellite System Engineering team for Earth Observation programs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optical payload system engineering
  • Satellite platform interface management
  • Requirements and performance budgeting
  • Mechanical thermal electrical data interfaces
  • Supplier technical follow-up and reviews

Nice-to-have

  • High-resolution optical instrument experience
  • AIT activities related to payload integration
  • Configuration management and requirements tools
  • International environment work capability
  • Proactive structured solution-oriented mindset

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Aerospace Engineering Physics or Optical Engineering
  • Solid background in Systems Engineering principles
  • Experience in optical payloads and Earth Observation satellite systems
  • Experience covering several project phases from studies to verification

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