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Join the European Space Agency as an Optical Technology Engineer and shape the future of space communication systems.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Darmstadt, DE
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The European Space Agency (ESA), based in Germany, is offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as an Optical Technology Engineer. With an international working environment, career advancement opportunities, the ESA is committed to work-life balance and embraces diversity and inclusiveness.
Role Summary
- Development and engineering of optical ground stations for communication, surveillance, and tracking.
- Responsible for optical telescope system design, optical subsystems development, and roadmapping technology developments for space missions.
- Integration of direct-with-Earth optical communication systems into ground infrastructure and managing industrial contracts.
Role Requirements
- Master's degree in engineering, physics, or space communication system engineering.
- Expertise in systems engineering, optical free space and fibre communication, and deep-space optical communication.
- Experience with high-power laser systems and optical space situational awareness technology.
Application Process Details
Applications close on January 5,2026. Contact our Human Resources Department at contact.human.resources@esa.int for any further inquiries or assistance.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a skilled Optical Technology Engineer to join our team in the Optical Technologies Section, part of the Ground Station Engineering Division within the Ground Systems Engineering and Innovation Department. This position is based at our operations directorate in Darmstadt, Germany.
The role: As an Optical Technology Engineer, you will engage in the development and engineering of optical ground stations used for communication, surveillance, and tracking. Your responsibilities will include optical telescope system design, optical subsystems development, and roadmapping technology developments for space missions. You will also support the integration of direct-with-Earth optical communication systems into ground infrastructure and manage industrial contracts related to these technologies.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in engineering, physics, or space communication system engineering. You should possess expertise in systems engineering, optical free space and fibre communication, and deep-space optical communication. Experience with high-power laser systems and optical space situational awareness technology is also required.
Benefits: ESA offers a dynamic and international working environment, opportunities for career advancement, and a commitment to work-life balance. We are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
Applications details: Interested candidates should apply by the closing date of January 5, 2026. ESA values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. For any further inquiries or assistance during the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email removed - click apply for more details].
