Space System Engineer For Optical Missions

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

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

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 full project lifecycle.
  • The position requires strong systems engineering know-how applied specifically to the development, integration, and verification of optical payloads.

Matching Summary

The role involves acting as the technical focal point 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 management and allocation
  • Mechanical thermal electrical data interfaces
  • Space project lifecycle experience

Nice-to-have

  • High resolution optical instrument knowledge
  • AIT activities related to payload integration
  • Configuration management tools like DOORS
  • International environment work experience
  • Supplier activity monitoring skills

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
  • Familiarity with ECSS standards and space project lifecycle

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