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Optical Payload and Performance Engineer
European Space Agency - ESA. Define, engineer, technology-breadboard and pre-develop optical payload systems for future Earth observation missions .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in optical payload systems for Earth observation missions, including the development of performance analysis models and tools. Proficient in coordinating with project teams and Earth observation scientists to define mission requirements and manage optical instrument development.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Optical Payload Systems DevelopmentEarth Observation Instrument Performance ModellingMission Analysis Tools DevelopmentTeam Coordination and Project ManagementKnowledge of Optical Remote Sensing Techniques
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Hard Skills
Optical Instrument DevelopmentMultispectral ImagersImaging SpectrometersFourier-Transform SpectrometersActive Laser PayloadsPerformance Analysis ModelsOptical Remote Sensing TechniquesTechnology BreadboardingRisk-Retirement ManagementMission Architecture Studies
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationAutonomous WorkInterpersonal Communication
Tools & Technologies
Optical Payload Dimensioning ToolsMission Performance Models
Certifications & Qualifications
Master's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in Physics
Industry Keywords
Earth ObservationSpaceborne Optical InstrumentsR&D Space Industry TrendsInnovation ProcessesESA Member State Language Proficiency
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesRemote Sensing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define, engineer, technology-breadboard and pre-develop optical payload systems for future Earth observation missions
- Study EO multispectral imagers, imaging spectrometers, Fourier-Transform spectrometers and active laser payloads across ultraviolet to far-infrared wavelengths
- Identify and investigate new Earth observation principles, techniques and technologies
- Maintain knowledge of optical instrument technology status and development programmes within ESA, other space agencies and commercial NewSpace initiatives
- Define and assess performance and technological readiness of new EO optical payload systems
- Define, negotiate, initiate and manage industrial contracts for optical payload studies and risk-retirement
- Manage technology breadboarding and pre-development activities through completion, coordinating with project teams
- Manage development of ground-based or airborne instrument models
- Provide expert optical-payload support for mission evaluations, Phase 0/A studies and mission architecture studies
- Act as optical instrument lead for future EO missions in Phase 0 or Phase A
- Support InCubed proposal evaluation and technical management of related activities
- Develop, maintain and upgrade optical payload dimensioning and mission performance models and tools
Requirements
What you’ll need- A master's degree in engineering or physics is required
- At least five years of relevant professional experience in EO optical instrument preparation and/or development
- Experience in the development of mission and instrument performance analysis models/tools for EO optical instruments
- Experience working in a team or project environment
- Ability to work, coordinate and interact within small teams and work autonomously
- Ability to coordinate and liaise with Earth observation scientists and users for mission requirements definition
- Knowledge of technical domains and related R&D space industry trends
- Knowledge of innovation-related processes
- Experience in spaceborne optical instrument development
- Experience in optical Earth observation mission and instrument performance modelling
- Knowledge of optical remote sensing techniques and understanding of Earth observation user needs
- Good knowledge of English or French required
- Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset
- Experience in active optical instruments or thermal infrared instruments is an asset
- Applications limited to nationals of Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania or Slovakia
Benefits
Comp & perks- Fixed-term appointment with an initial duration of 4 years, potentially extendable up to 8 years
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Workplace support and recruitment assistance for individuals with disabilities
- Selection tests and basic background screening conducted as part of recruitment