Optical Payload System Engineer
Pubblicato il 19-10-2026 - SSC Space in Muggiò
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 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 Requirements * Strong knowledge of electrooptical systems * Understanding of photonics, optics, opto-mechanics, imaging techniques, and sensor technologies * Experience with Earth