Senior Optical Systems Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced optical payloads and instruments for space missions. You will take full technical ownership of projects throughout their entire lifecycle - working with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.

• Location: Warsaw or Kraków, Poland (hybrid work with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office)

What you will do:

• Lead System Engineering: Manage optical systems from early concept, architecture, and requirements to integration, testing, and operations.

• Serve as Technical Authority: Oversee design, manufacturing, and testing of optical payloads; manage key technical budgets (e.g., optical performance, SNR, MTF, pointing stability).

• Manage Suppliers: Set specifications (Statements of Work), review documentation, and oversee subcontractors and partners.

• Drive Execution & Mitigate Risks: Solve technical challenges, lead review milestones (PDR, CDR, TRR), and resolve anomalies.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with mechanical, electronics, software, and operations engineers to ensure seamless integration.

• Support Business Development: Help prepare technical proposals, bid responses, and present solutions to customers.

• Mentor & Improve: Guide junior team members, promote best practices, and improve internal engineering processes.