Lead Optical Design Engineer

About the role

In this pivotal role, you'll lead end-to-end payload architecture, optical design, integration, and system-level performance analysis, directly influencing the capabilities of our next-gen imaging systems. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership opportunity for engineers who excel at the convergence of optical innovation, systems engineering, and mission delivery.

What you'll do

• 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

What you need

• 7–10 yrs of experience
• Mechanical engineering
• Calibration
• B.Tech or B.E.