Optical Payload Lead for Earth Observation

Open Cosmos; Porto; Híbrido; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Open Cosmos in Porto is seeking Optical Systems Engineers to lead the development of optical payloads for Earth observation missions, from concept through launch and in-orbit operations.

You will own end-to-end payload development, act as technical authority, manage image quality metrics, and coordinate across subsystems and suppliers to deliver flight-ready space systems. This role is ideal for professionals who blend deep optics with systems thinking and programme ownership.

Qualificações

• Experience in optical payloads from concept to commissioning.
• Proficient in MTF, SNR, resolution and detector performance.
• Knowledge of optical manufacturing, alignment, calibration and testing.
• Strong systems engineering: requirements, CONOPS, budgets, FMECA/FDIR.
• Experience with satellite subsystems and cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Own end-to-end development of optical payloads, from requirements and concept definition through design, testing, launch and in-orbit commissioning.
• Act as the technical authority for optical payload work packages, ensuring mission performance and delivery.
• Performing mission analysis and system design for optical Earth observation systems, defining requirements, CONOPS and system budgets.
• Driving optical payload performance, managing image quality metrics such as MTF, SNR, resolution and detector behaviour.
• Leading design trade-offs to optimise performance, cost, risk and schedule across the payload and spacecraft system.
• Planning and supporting AIT/AIV activities, including optical alignment, calibration, characterisation and testing.
• Coordinating engineering across satellite subsystems and external suppliers to deliver integrated mission solutions.
• Supporting technical proposals, customer discussions and new mission concepts that push the boundaries of Earth observation from space.

Conhecimentos

Optical space systems

Earth observation

Payload development

Image quality metrics

Optical manufacturing

Systems engineering

Satellite subsystems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Open Cosmos in Porto is seeking Optical Systems Engineers to lead the development of optical payloads for Earth observation missions, from concept through launch and in-orbit operations.

You will own end-to-end payload development, act as technical authority, manage image quality metrics, and coordinate across subsystems and suppliers to deliver flight-ready space systems. This role is ideal for professionals who blend deep optics with systems thinking and programme ownership.