Optical Payload System Engineer Ref. Optical_SAT_2026
Pubblicato il 19-10-2026 - Ohb Italia in Varese
Overview As Optical Payload System Engineer, you drive optical payload activities across the project lifecycle, from design to in-orbit operations, within OHB Italia’s Earth Observation and exploration business. You work with cross-disciplinary teams to optimize electro-optical systems and ensure mission success. You will shape payload interfaces, requirements, and verification plans while staying at the forefront of optical technology. This role offers hands-on AM it with a focus on high-impact space missions.
Responsabilità
Lead development, qualification, and procurement of electro-optical payloads and optical cameras Provide technical support to procurement of optical systems Conduct trade studies and performance assessments to optimize optical systems Define payload interfaces and requirements for Earth observation missions Support CalVal planning and End-to-End mission performance budgets and analysis Develop test plans and procedures for optical payload testing (lab and environmental) Document design processes, test results,
and system specifications for project reporting Support satellite AIT and verification activities Participate in in-orbit commissioning and CalVal Stay current with advancements in optical technologies and contribute to continuous improvement
Requisiti fondamentali
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 interfaces 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 Master/PhD in Physics, Optics or Aerospace plus relevant proven industry experience interpersonal skills problem-solving autonomy electrooptical systems photonics optics