You will be involved in all aspects of a mission, from concept through to launch and in-orbit operation. This key role often sits within the core team of Payloads and involves interaction with other technical leads across all engineering areas of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conceptually designing and technically managing the development and verification of space-bound optical systems
2. Managing work packages for multiple technical aspects of optical systems
3. Holding technical ownership of requirements and specifications for optical payload systems, working closely with relevant teams to generate derived requirements
4. Managing the delivery of complete payloads, including ownership of payload schedules and keeping them aligned with mission schedule requirements
5. 'Hands-on' technical engagement with the payload and all subsystems' team members at all development stages through to final assembly, integration, and verification
6. Maintaining ownership of risk registers and appropriate mitigation as agreed with the project manager
7. Reviewing and critiquing optical systems for application in space, balancing technical requirements with programmatic and budget constraints
8. Engaging directly with customers at periodic project reviews, presenting a holistic view of the optical payload
9. Writing and contributing to proposals, supporting future business development from a technical perspectiv...