Senior Optical Payload Architect for EO Satellites

Indra; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading aerospace company in Madrid is seeking an Optical Payload Architect to join the Mission End to End team. In this crucial role, you will define performance requirements and lead the development of state-of-the-art Earth Observation payloads. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, focusing on system architecture, procurement, and management of subcontractors in optical engineering. This position emphasizes technical leadership, performance modelling, and ensuring compliance with mission requirements.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in EO optical payloads with involvement in system architecture.
• Experience in payload procurement and subcontractor management.
• Strong knowledge of optical imaging principles and detectors.

Responsabilidades

• Define end-to-end performance requirements of EO optical payloads.
• Lead development of payload concepts and architectures.
• Prepare technical specifications and manage procurement of payloads.

Conocimientos

EO optical payloads

Optical imaging principles

Payload performance modelling

System architecture

Calibration techniques

Educación

Engineering degree (Master’s or PhD) in Optical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

Zemax

Code V

MATLAB

Python

STK

Descripción del empleo

A leading aerospace company in Madrid is seeking an Optical Payload Architect to join the Mission End to End team. In this crucial role, you will define performance requirements and lead the development of state-of-the-art Earth Observation payloads. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, focusing on system architecture, procurement, and management of subcontractors in optical engineering. This position emphasizes technical leadership, performance modelling, and ensuring compliance with mission requirements.