Location: ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany
Working hours: full time, 40h/week
Requirement: EU Citizenship
Submission Deadline: 2026-08-25
About SSC Space:
Welcome to SSC – 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, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more.
SSC 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.
Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help earth benefit from space?
If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as Spacecraft Analyst (f/m/d) in our Mission Operations team and support our services in ESOC Darmstadt. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.
Security:
In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the candidate has to hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
Requirements
- Strong practical experience in the relevant field
- Knowledge of spacecraft control systems such as SCOS-2000 and related standards
- Strong practical experience with office automation tools, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access (use of functions, queries, macros, reports, input forms, etc.)
- Knowledge of the Linux environment including interactive shells and shell scripting
- Strong practical experience with relational databases and correspondent management systems (RDBMS) and good knowledge of SQL
- Programming knowledge and experience with Python and/or other high level programming languages, including Visual Basic and VBA for Office, are an advantage
- Good communication skills and team spirit
- Good knowledge of the English language
Responsibilities
- Maintain the spacecraft and ground segment operational databases, related tools, procedures, and documentation under strict configuration control
- Develop and maintain custom software tools that may be required for efficient and effective conduct of mission planning and preparation tasks
- Support in the review of assigned documentation in the datapacks for the system level reviews, assessing the completeness and consistency of Interface Control Documents (ICDs), verifying the adequacy of the Spacecraft User Manual, including its procedures and mission timeline, as well as tests coverage and reporting
- Collect the information / data regarding the performance of the mission and provision of inputs for mission reports
- Support the generation of operational reports based on inputs received from other FCT members
- Support for the development and integration logic for flight operations and data processing centers, services, and operational interfaces
- Routine mission plan generation support and support for validation of database related applications. as required
- Travels within Europe may be required.
Benefits
What we offer:
- Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.
- Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.
- Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
- Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
- Supportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized
- Rewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.
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 750 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
📌 Please submit your application and all supporting documents in English.