Hybrid Optical Systems Engineer — Space Payloads

Creotech; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Creotech Instruments S.A. is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to support development of advanced optical instruments (payloads) for space applications.

You will perform systems engineering across the project lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers in Kraków or Warsaw, with partial remote work. You will define requirements, develop architecture, conduct analyses and document Technical Reviews (PDR/CDR/TRR), while contributing to ECSS-aligned processes and ensuring

Responsibilities

• Carry out systems engineering for optical instruments across the project lifecycle (requirements, architecture, verification, validation, support).
• Perform analyses, calculations, trade-offs and technical assessments to support decisions and ensure requirements compliance.
• Define, manage and verify system/subsystem requirements; prepare technical docs for PDR, CDR and TRR.
• Develop and maintain parameter budgets (optical efficiency, SNR, MTF, data throughput).
• Collaborate with optics, mechanics, electronics, software, testing and image processing teams.
• Participate in I-V and environmental tests, including cleanroom activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors in technical reviews and meetings.
• Assist in tender responses and client meetings for business development.
• Attend design reviews and client meetings; document outcomes.
• Identify risks and constraints; support mitigation measures.
• Contribute to ECSS-aligned process improvements.

Job description

Creotech Instruments S.A. is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to support development of advanced optical instruments (payloads) for space applications.

You will perform systems engineering across the project lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers in Kraków or Warsaw, with partial remote work. You will define requirements, develop architecture, conduct analyses and document Technical Reviews (PDR/CDR/TRR), while contributing to ECSS-aligned processes and ensuring