Optical Payload Systems Engineer – Global Opportunities

SSC Space; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive remuneration package

SSC Group opportunities abroad

Personalized training and development

Descrizione del lavoro

SSC Space Italy is seeking an Optical Payload System Engineer to join our Satellites & Missions Business Unit in Milan, Rome or Turin. The role focuses on leading optical payload activities across the full project lifecycle.

You will work on electro-optical systems, support procurement, integration, verification, and in-orbit operations, collaborating with space system engineers and customers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years hands-on experience and a Master/PhD in Physics, Optics or Aerospace,

Competenze

• Bachelor/Master/PhD level education in physics, optics or aerospace with proven industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrooptical systems and imaging sensors is required.
• Experience with Earth-observation or optical missions is essential.

Mansioni

• Lead the development and procurement of optical payload systems across the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate design specifications, test planning and verification for Earth observation missions.
• Support satellite AIT, calibration/validation, and in-orbit operations as needed.
• Collaborate with system engineering and procurement teams to ensure mission success.

Conoscenze

Electro-optical systems

Photonics & optics

Earth-observation missions

Spacecraft design interfaces

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Interpersonal skills

Customer orientation

Structured work approach

Responsibility

Formazione

Master/PhD in Physics, Optics or Aerospace

Strumenti

ZEMAX

Descrizione del lavoro

SSC Space Italy is seeking an Optical Payload System Engineer to join our Satellites & Missions Business Unit in Milan, Rome or Turin. The role focuses on leading optical payload activities across the full project lifecycle.

You will work on electro-optical systems, support procurement, integration, verification, and in-orbit operations, collaborating with space system engineers and customers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years hands-on experience and a Master/PhD in Physics, Optics or Aerospace,