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Scanway S.A. is a Polish leader in optical space observation technology and a representative of the New Space trend. It is the leading exporter of space technology in Poland.

The company has been operating for more than nine years in two complementary areas: space (Space) and industry (Industry), where solutions developed in one area enhance the capabilities of the other. Scanway aims to provide customers with full access to key optical data in both segments.

80

experienced
experts

982m2

new office and
laboratory-workshop facilities

9

strategic partnerships
in 2024

Our work, our culture

How we work

Mechanical Design

Main Areas of Responsibility:

  • Designing precision mechanical structures for optical components (including mirror mounts, tubes, and support systems), taking into account vacuum environments, vibrations, and extreme thermal conditions.
  • Structural and thermal analyses (FEA/FEM) considering launch loads, optical path stability, and material behavior in space conditions.
  • Integration and environmental testing (TVAC, vibrations, shocks) in cleanroom conditions – including precise alignment of optical elements with micrometer accuracy.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration with optics, electronics, and systems teams on projects carried out in compliance with ESA and ECSS standards.
  • Technical documentation and participation in design reviews (PDR, CDR, QR) at every stage of the product lifecycle.

Optical Design

Main Areas of Responsibility:

  • Design and optimization of optical systems (telescope assemblies, collimators, imaging paths) using tools such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, or FRED.
  • Light propagation, optical tolerance, and thermal stability analyses, accounting for the impact of the space environment on system parameters (e.g., MTF variations, aberrations, drifts).
  • Collaboration with mechanical and electronics teams to ensure consistency of opto-mechanical-electrical requirements and integration of sensors and detectors.
  • Participation in test campaigns – including verification of optical parameters after integration and during environmental testing (TVAC, thermal and dynamic stability of optical systems).
  • Preparation of design documentation and analysis of test data in compliance with ESA/ECSS requirements, as well as participation in design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR).

Systems Engineering

Main Areas of Responsibility:

  • Defining and managing system requirements (optomechanics, electronics, software, environment) in accordance with ECSS and ESA standards.
  • System architecture design – analysis of interfaces, functional dependencies, and task distribution among subsystems.
  • Conducting risk analysis, budgets (mass, power, data), operational scenarios, and use cases for satellite missions.
    Coordinating the Assembly, Integration, and Verification (AIV) process – planning system, environmental, and final qualification tests.
  • Participation in key design reviews (System PDR, CDR, TRR, QR), both internal and external (customers, space agencies).

Machine Vision

Main Areas of Responsibility:

  • Design and implementation of vision systems for automated quality control, surface inspection, dimensional measurements, and object recognition – based on industrial cameras, precision optics, and lighting systems.
  • Development of image processing algorithms (in OpenCV, Halcon, Python, C++) and integration with PLC systems, SCADA, robots, and production machinery.
  • Selection of optoelectronic components (sensors, lenses, LED lighting, filters), design of measurement setups, and testing their stability and repeatability.
  • Application of AI and deep learning methods (e.g., defect classification, segmentation, anomaly detection) in industrial use cases, including deployment on edge devices.
  • Preparation of technical documentation, participation in system commissioning, and implementation support at end-customer sites – in Poland and abroad.

C++ (real-time systems)

Main Areas of Responsibility:

  • Development of low-level software for embedded systems (RTOS, bare-metal) controlling optical systems and sensors.
  • Code optimization for performance and deterministic operation in space conditions.
  • Integration of drivers, communication buses (CAN, SpaceWire, SPI), and image data processing algorithms.

Python (simulations, testing tools, calibration)

Main Areas of Responsibility:

  • Development of engineering tools for simulations, image data processing, and automation of system tests.
  • Analysis of data from test campaigns (TVAC, vibration, functional tests) and support for optical calibration processes.
  • Development of frameworks supporting satellite environment modeling and emulation.

FPGA / VHDL

Main Areas of Responsibility:

  • Implementation of real-time processing logic (e.g., detector array data acquisition, image compression, optical correction) on FPGA platforms (Xilinx, Microsemi).
  • SoC design and integration with microprocessors (ARM, RISC-V) as well as mass storage and interfaces.
  • FPGA design verification in simulation environments and functional testing on target hardware.

AI / Image Processing / Machine Learning

Main Areas of Responsibility:

  • Implementation of lightweight AI models for onboard satellite image processing (edge AI).
  • Development of algorithms for classification, change detection, and pattern recognition in orbital image data.
  • Training models on datasets from previous missions and adapting them to the specific conditions of space (noise, disturbances, limited data).

Job Opportunities

Open Positions Currently Available

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R&D Engineer – Mechanical Design Engineer

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Sales Engineer – Quotation Specialist

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Electronics Engineer

Do you think you’d be a great fit, even if the role isn’t a perfect match? Send us your CV!

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Recruitment Process

Three Steps to Your Dream Job

Step 01

CV screening based on skills and experience

Step 02

Online or on-site interview with an HR representative and the technical lead of the department you’re applying to

Step 03

Feedback after the recruitment process, regardless of the outcome

Benefits

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Medical
care

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hours

Subsidized English
Language Learning

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Holiday
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