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Location: Bengaluru
Company: SatSure
Seeking a Camera Electronics Engineer with deep expertise in mixed-signal electronics and a solid system-level understanding of imaging sensors in spacecraft and radiometric applications, to lead the design of focal plane subsystems for high-resolution Earth observation payloads.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Define technical specifications for focal plane arrays (FPAs), including CMOS/CCD/TDI detectors for electro-optical payloads, based on mission requirements.
- Own the architecture and performance of the detector subsystem: including readout electronics, signal conditioning, and interfacing with the main electronics system.
- Own the radiometry of the payload system for all the operating modes.
- Collaborate with optical, system, and electronics engineers to ensure the payload meets MTF and SNR performance targets.
- Translate radiometric and image quality requirements (e.g., dynamic range, noise, saturation albedo) into hardware and configuration parameters.
- Define and evaluate detector readout modes: TDI/dTDI, ROI, binning, global vs. rolling shutter operation, etc.
- Work with firmware and FPGA teams to define detector control sequences and synchronization logic.
- Analyze the impact of spacecraft AOCS (Attitude and Orbit Control System) performance — such as jitter and smear — on payload image quality.
- Support test and calibration campaigns to validate focal plane performance in the lab and during environmental qualification.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Applied Physics.
- 2–3 years of experience with imaging sensors and focal plane electronics (space or high-performance industrial cameras).
Must Have
- Experience with CCD/CMOS sensor technologies and their use in industrial or space-based imaging systems.
- Strong background in analog/digital mixed-signal circuit design, preferably including sensor front-ends, power regulation, and timing logic.
- Strong understanding of EO/IR performance metrics (e.g., MTF, SNR, NIIRS, radiometric calibration) and their sensitivity to detector characteristics.
- Experience in collaborating with optics, system engineering, and firmware teams.
- Basic skills of FPGA design and ability to understand VHDL or Verilog.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex technical challenges.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills to interface with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders.
Good To Have
- Familiarity with AOCS-payload interaction with detectors (e.g., jitter effects, line-of-sight stability) is a plus.
- Knowledge of satellite-level systems engineering, payload interfaces, and mission CONOPS.
- Experience designing or analyzing space-qualified imaging payloads, including electronics and opto-mechanics.
- Involvement in in-orbit calibration and anomaly resolution for operational satellite payloads.
Interview Process
- Coding Round
- Introductory call
- Panel Interview rounds ( 2-3 rounds)
- Culture Round / HR round
No. of positions: 1
Expected Month of Joining: June 2025