Job highlights

- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Optical Engineering,Aerospace Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,or a related field

- . Hands-on experience with optical and opto-mechanical design tools and analysis techniques

- Excellent communication and documentation skills to interface with internal teams,partners,and stakeholders.

Good to haves: . .

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Payload or Optical Systems Engineer to drive the development of cutting-edge Earth observation payloads from concept through launch and in-orbit operations. In this role, you will lead payload architecture, design, integration, and performance analysis, playing a critical role in shaping our next-generation imaging systems. This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for engineers who thrive at the intersection of optical design, systems engineering, and mission delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities

- Lead the full lifecycle of Earth observation payload development from early-phase studies through launch and in-orbit operations.

- Define payload architecture and manage payload-level technical requirements and interfaces.

- Drive critical optical and opto-mechanical design activities, contributing hands-on where needed.

- Oversee and guide external subcontractors involved in imaging payload design and development.

- Contribute payload-level inputs to satellite system requirements, ensuring seamless integration.

- Own and maintain image quality budgets including MTF, SNR, radiometric accuracy, and GIQE.

- Collaborate with satellite platform teams to ensure payload performance is preserved in orbit, accounting for pointing, jitter, micro-vibrations, and other system-level effects.

- Plan and coordinate payload integration, verification, and testing activities at both payload and spacecraft level.

- Support launch preparations, early orbit calibration, and verification of mission performance.

- Initiate and manage de-risking activities, feasibility studies, breadboards,



and technology development programs for future optical payload concepts.

Qualifications

- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

- 7-10 years of experience in payload systems engineering or a similar role, with experience in designing and integrating payload systems for space applications.

Must haves:

- Deep expertise in end-to-end optical payload design, integration, and testing for space applications.

- Strong understanding of EO/IR performance metrics and tools (e.g., MTF, SNR, NIIRS, radiometric calibration).

- Hands-on experience with optical and opto-mechanical design tools and analysis techniques.

- Knowledge of satellite-level systems engineering, payload interfaces, and mission CONOPS.

- Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex technical challenges.

- Excellent communication and documentation skills to interface with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders.

Valuable to haves:

- Experience designing or analyzing space-qualified imaging payloads, including electronics and opto-mechanics.

- Familiarity with CCD/CMOS sensor technologies and their use in space-based imaging systems.

- Involvement in in-orbit calibration and anomaly resolution for operational satellite payloads.

- Experience developing ground-based or airborne demonstrators for optical systems.

- Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP or equivalent systems engineering qualifications are a plus.

Benefits

- Medical Health Cover for you and your family including unlimited online doctor consultations.

- We believe family comes first. That s why we offer Maternity, Paternity, Marriage and Bereavement Leave, so you can be there when it matters most.

- We ensure every member of the team gets an opportunity to participate at international events and conferences.

- Access to mental health experts for you and your family.

- Dedicated allowances for learning and skill development.

- Twice a year appraisal.

📌 Lead Optical Payload Systems Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Satsure Analytics
📍 Bengaluru