Optical Payload Systems Engineer

About the Position

Optical Payload Systems Engineer

Satellogic is a vertically integrated Earth Observation company that designs, manufactures, and operates satellite systems, delivering decision-grade insights at scale to government and commercial customers. We are currently seeking an Optical Payload Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Hybrid).

Responsibilities

As an Optical Payload Systems Engineer, you will:

• Technically lead the optical payload subsystem activities.
• Be the primary technical point of contact responsible for the optical payload subsystem on a project, interfacing with the Payload Subsystem Program Manager and other systems engineers (Optical, Mechanical, Thermal, electronics, etc).
• Interpret mission-specific and spacecraft system-level requirements and establish the baseline technical requirements for the payload subsystem.
• Provide technical support for operations.
• Prepare/update/present subsystem design analysis documentation for design reviews throughout the project life cycle milestones & reviews.
• Establish integration and test plans and requirements for the subsystem development.
• Provide technical input to future payload developments and contribute to continuous improvement of products, systems, and processes.
• Oversee the payload module manufacture and AIT activities.
• Manage any anomalies or non-conformances occurring throughout the project life cycle and present NCRs.

Requirements

• BSc in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or Physics.
• Background or coursework in Optoelectronics will be valued.
• 3+ years of experience in optics, photography, laser engineering, sensors, camera design, optoelectronics, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in excellent English at all hierarchical levels.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

About the Company

Satellogic is a vertically integrated Earth Observation company that designs, manufactures, and operates satellite systems, delivering decision-grade insights at scale to government and commercial customers. Our technology supports a wide range of use cases across climate monitoring, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, defense, and intelligence, helping organizations detect change, manage risk, and plan with confidence.

We value diversity and inclusion and are an equal opportunity employer. We are convinced that hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline will drive innovation, generate new solutions, and deliver a superior product to our global customer base.

To learn more about us, please visit satellogic.com and follow us on Twitter (@Satellogic) and LinkedIn.

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