Space System Engineer For Optical Missions

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Getafe, Spain
Not specified (assumed flexible working arrangements available)
Optical payload system engineering
Satellite platform interface management
Requirements management and trade-offs
Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a Space System Engineer for Optical Missions in Getafe, Spain. The role involves end-to-end technical responsibility for integrating optical payloads into Earth Observation satellites, requiring a strong background in Systems Engineering and experience with optical payloads

Job Summary

  • The role involves acting as the technical focal point 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 throughout the project lifecycle.
  • The position requires strong systems engineering know-how applied specifically to the development, integration, and verification of optical payloads.

Matching Summary

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Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a Space System Engineer for Optical Missions in Getafe, Spain. The role involves end-to-end technical responsibility for integrating optical payloads into Earth Observation satellites, requiring a strong background in Systems Engineering and experience with optical payloads.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optical payload system engineering
  • Satellite platform interface management
  • Requirements management and trade-offs
  • Mechanical thermal electrical data interfaces
  • In-orbit commissioning support

Nice-to-have

  • High-resolution optical instrument experience
  • AIT activities related to payload integration
  • Configuration management tools like DOORS
  • International environment collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or Optical Engineering
  • Solid background in Systems Engineering principles
  • Experience with ECSS standards and space project lifecycle
  • Fluent Spanish and advanced English language skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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