Friday, October 31, 2025
OHB Sweden AB

Optical Payload Engineer

Posted: 2 days ago

Job Description

OHB Sweden is a leading Swedish supplier of space systems. We develop, build, test and commission satellites and subsystems for a wide range of missions - including communications, Earth observation, and space research and exploration - serving both institutional and commercial customers within and outside Europe.Your work will include a wide range of engineering tasks, such as developing and validating requirements for optical payloads through analysis and/or testing; supporting payload simulation activities in collaboration with payload providers; performing payload trade studies; and assisting Business Development and Sales in capturing new opportunities by contributing to system-level technical architectures. You will collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines, including hardware design, integration and verification, signal and data processing, simulation and analysis, and systems engineering.Applicants are expected to have expertise/experience in several of the following areas:System level expertise in optical payloadsKnowledge and hands-on experience in Optical Payload design, handling and testing – including Optics, mechanics, detectors and electronics. Knowledge and experience of Assembly, Integration and Test of Optical Payloads and componentsKnowledge on low-level functioning of the level 0 to level 1b science, monitoring and calibration processorsExperience in data analysis and algorithm developmentRequired qualifications:A Master’s degree in related Engineering disciplinesAt least 3 years of experience in a relevant field. Either directly or through related work in industry or university (PhD)Fluent in the English language, both spoken and writtenLocated in, or willingness to relocate to, Stockholm, SwedenLegal authorization to work in SwedenAdded advantageous qualifications:Experience using DOORS or other requirements management toolsExperience with ESA programs and projects or other large international collaborationsExperience in one or more of a project’s life cycle starting from feasibility analysis (Phase A) through Preliminary Design (Phase B) and project implementation (Phases C/D/E)Experience in observational campaignsAbout You:We’re looking for a proactive team player who learns quickly, provides technical guidance to colleagues, and can also work independently. Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and a pragmatic approach are essential - focusing on achieving the right balance of quality and timely delivery.If you’re ready to be part of our journey and contribute to complex and exciting projects, we’d love to hear from you!

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