Optical Payload System Engineer
Pubblicato il 17-09-2026 - SSC - Swedish Space in Milano
Description
Welcome to SSC Space (formerly Swedish Space Corporation), the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular.
With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more.
SSC Space also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.
Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help earth vantaggi from space?
If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact. We are looking for a dedicated professional who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage
SSC Space Italy is seeking for our client's Satellites & Missions Business Unit in Milan, Rome or Turin.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of electrooptical systems
- Understanding of photonics, optics, opto-mechanics, imaging techniques, and sensor technologies
- Experience with Earth-observation and optical missions
- Knowledge of spacecraft design and I/F
- Excellent sense of responsibility
- Structured hands-on work-approach
- Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Customer oriented thinking-approach
- University degree (Master/PhD) in Physics, Optics or Aerospace plus relevant proven work experience in industry
Assets:
- Perform optical design simulations and analysis using software tools (e.g., ZEMAX)
Responsibilities
We are seeking an Optical Payload System Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on working experience.
In this role, you will lead and drive the Optical payload activities along the whole project lifecycle, including preliminary design, specification, procurement, integration, verification, launch and in-orbit operations.
You will be actively involved with one or more projects, and provide specific expertise in support to the system engineering team.
The successful candidate’s knowledge of space systems, optical missions and payloads will be key for the success of SSC Space Earth Observation and exploration business.
Tasks to be performed:
- Lead the development, qualification and procurement of challenging optical systems, including electro-optical payloads and other optical cameras (eg. Navcam)
- Technical support to procurement of optical systems
- Conduct trade studies and performance assessments to optimize optical system.
- Definition of payload I/F and requirements for Earth observation missions
- Support CalVal plan definition and End-to-end mission performance budgets and analysis
- Develop test plans and procedures for optical payload testing, including laboratory and environmental testing.
- Document design processes, test results, and system specifications to support project documentation and reporting.
- Support satellite AIT (hands-on) and verification activities
- Participation to in orbit commissioning and Calval
- Stay current with advancements in optical technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package, recognizing the value of your skills and expertise.
- Unique career opportunities, including the possibility of working in other countries with our SSC Group.
- Personalized training and development programmes.
To be considered for this PositionPrior to 2026-09-15, please apply via our Job Application form.
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