Descripción de la oferta
We are partnered with a Barcelona-based space technology company developing an affordable, recurrent, high-resolution thermal imaging constellation. Their mission is to provide a new perspective on Earth's changing resources, enabling advanced environmental monitoring and data-driven resource management at global scale.Se anima a todos los posibles solicitantes a que se desplacen y lean la descripción completa del puesto antes de presentar su candidatura.They are now looking for a Payload Systems Engineer to join the team and take ownership of the design, analysis, integration, and validation of payloads across the constellation. This role sits at the centre of payload development, working closely with satellite platform, ground, operations, and user infrastructure teams to ensure high-quality imaging performance from concept through in-orbit operations.Contribute across payload lifecycle phases, including design, analysis, integration, and testingDefine and analyse payload performance budgets, with a focus on optical KPIs such as SNR, NEΔT, MTF, and radiometric accuracyLead or contribute to geometric and radiometric calibration campaigns on-ground, and support in-orbit performance validation to ensure data qualityWork hands-on with technical calculations, analysis tools, and software development when required, ensuring code is well-tested and documentedBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical fieldSolid experience with optical performance analysis and geometric and radiometric calibration (on-ground and/or in-orbit)Familiarity with hardware design tools such as SolidWorks or equivalentExperience with thermal design and FEM analysis at payload xcskxlj or system levelExposure to manufacturing, integration, and testing of prototype or flight hardwareFamiliarity with AIV ground support equipment (MGSE / EGSE) and environmental testing (vibration, acoustic, shock, thermal vacuum, EMC)Working knowledge of Python for analysis or toolingComfortable working in Linux-based environmentsFamiliarity with agile development practicesFluent in EnglishExperience with mission analysis and simulation tools (STK, GMAT, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar)Docker)
