Systems Engineer - Satellite Communications
Welcome to SSC Space (formerly Swedish Space Corporation), the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular.
With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, spacecraft consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, and much more.
SSC Space also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.
Do you want to play a critical role in enabling communication for missions around Earth, and beyond? Join us at SSC, Space where we help the world’s spacecraft talk to Earth!
We operate a global network of ground stations and deliver mission-critical communication services. Our services are integral to our customers’ mission success, from launch to Lunar space operations.
We are now expanding our Systems Engineering team and looking for both experienced and junior Systems Engineers for satellite communications. If you have experience in space operations or spacecraft communications, we especially encourage you to apply.
Requirements
We’re looking for candidates who:- Have excellent technical skills and a desire to learn new things, likely excited about the growing space industry.
- Can communicate complex technical solutions clearly and effectively.
- Are comfortable writing documentation, and following, and improving, engineering processes
- Have ability to lead own work, independently or in a team.
- Experience with both hardware and software systems is valued, as SSC Space services span across ground infrastructure, RF systems, and software-defined mission solutions.
- Hold a Bachelor's, Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering, space technology, or similar.
While not required, we especially value experience in:
- Some years of experience in systems engineering including both hardware and software components.
- Spacecraft operations or spacecraft communications (TT&C, mission control systems, space-ground interfaces).
- A demonstrated drive to run projects, ideas or concepts. We’re happy to see your GitHub repos if available, or other technical projects that you have done.
- Ground station hardware, RF signal chains, modulation/coding schemes, and protocols (e.g. CCSDS).
- Documented knowledge of a major programming/scripting language and knowledge of software architectures and trends.
- Linux environments, including configuration, Docker, and networking.
Responsibilities
As a Systems Engineer at SSC Space, you will:
- Lead the development and integration of customers' space missions into our service system, ensuring they have efficient and reliable communications for successful space missions.
- Work on development projects to improve our systems, capabilities, and service offerings.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert in discussions with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Drive projects, analyses, and technical investigations.
- Provide technical support to sales in bids and proposals.
Benefits
We offer you
- A unique opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects and play an active role in both the Swedish and international space industry.
- An excellent opportunity for personal and career development.
- An exciting, international workplace characterized by an open atmosphere and proud employees all over the world.
Additional benefits
- In addition to vacation and traditional public holidays, we offer extra paid leave throughout the year, such as time off between Christmas and New Year, Ascension Day, amounting to 6-11 extra days depending on the calendar.
- Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year.
- Health benefits such as voluntary health insurance and regular health checks for eligible employees.
- Access to a benefit bike through a tax-efficient leasing program.
- Support for employee-driven activities that promote connection, health, and culture across teams.
- Collective Agreement, including good pensions plans, parental pay and insurance.
Location
This is a full-time, permanent position based at our office in either Solna or Kiruna.
Further information
For questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact:
Petrus Hyvönen, Head of Engineering (petrus.hyvonen@sscspace.com)
For questions regarding employment terms or union-related matters, you are welcome to contact our union representatives:
Sveriges Ingenjörer: SverigesIngenjorer-AF@sscspace.com
Unionen: unionen@sscspace.com
Next step
If this opportunity sparks your interest, don’t wait to apply!
We kindly ask you to submit your CV when applying. While you are welcome to include a brief personal note or letter, our evaluation will primarily focus on your skills and qualifications as outlined in your CV, ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
Please note that the recruitment process will be paused during the summer holiday period. We will resume this recruitment in August once all relevant stakeholders are back. This means that feedback may take longer than usual, and we appreciate your understanding and patience during the summer period.
This is a security-classified position and will require a background check prior to employment.
We help Earth benefit from space
SSC Space is a leading global provider of advanced space services, with more than 50 years of experience. We help space organizations, research institutes, commercial and institutional actors from all over the world to get access to space.
With local presence on all continents and about 800 committed employees, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications and satellite control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services and flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions.
We help Earth benefit from Space. Learn more at sscspace.com