The European Space Agency is currently hiring or advertising the position of Earth Observation Future Missions Optical Payload Engineer – Emerging Sensing Technologies based at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. The role focuses on end-to-end definition, engineering, technology breadboarding, and pre-development of optical payload systems for future Earth observation missions, including emerging sensing technologies such as quantum and photonic sensors. The job was published on 26 May 2026, and the application deadline
is 09 Jun 2026. This opportunity may suit space systems, optical engineering, physics, Earth observation, remote sensing, quantum sensing, photonics, and mission technology professionals. Key qualifications include a master’s degree or PhD in engineering or physics, at least five years of relevant experience in preparation and development of space optical instruments, experience in innovative optical sensing technologies, and project or team experience. The advert states that applications are only considered from eligible ESA Member State, Associate Member, or Cooperating State nationals only. Interested applicants should review the full requirements and apply through ESA Careers. This job can be categorized under Space Jobs, Engineering Jobs and Scientific Research Jobs, and the source type is the official European Space Agency careers portal supported by public job listing sources. Official application link.Official application links:
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