Space Camera System Engineer

Space Camera System Engineer

Leading Defense Company

📍 Rehovot

Job Description:

▪ Execute system engineering tasks for the development of advanced space cameras from design phase through integration and delivery

▪ Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in electronics, mechanics, materials, algorithms, reliability and more

▪ Analyze requirements and translate them into detailed engineering specifications

▪ Prepare system documents, specifications, design documents, and test plans

▪ Manage and update system performance budgets throughout development stages

▪ Plan and execute development tests, including test design, support during testing, data analysis, and conclusions

▪ Update the Mechanical Integration & Test Plan (MITP) according to engineering, functional, and environmental requirements

▪ Define integration and testing phases and develop dedicated tools to improve efficiency

▪ Hands‑on work in assembly and testing laboratories

▪ Define integration infrastructure needs, support procurement processes, and manage subcontractors

Requirements:

▪ B.Sc. in Electro‑Optics / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Physics – must

▪ M.Sc. in Engineering – an advantage

▪ 3+ years of experience in integration of multidisciplinary systems – must

▪ 3+ years of experience in electro‑optical system engineering – must

▪ Experience in requirement analysis, writing specifications, defining interfaces, and V&V planning

▪ Experience working with Matlab / Python / LabVIEW for data analysis

▪ Knowledge in camera calibration processes and image quality analysis – advantage

▪ Familiarity with space system development – advantage

▪ Excellent interpersonal skills, fast learner, strong analytical thinking, high motivation, and attention to detail