Systems Engineer - Satellite Communications

Job Description

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.

Do you want to play a critical role in enabling communication for missions around Earth, and beyond? Join us at SSC, where we help the world’s spacecraft talk to Earth!

At SSC, 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.

Job Requirements

 YOUR ROLE 

As a Systems Engineer at SSC, 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. 
  
  

Job Responsibilities

WHO YOU ARE 

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’s 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.
  
  

Job 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 ([email protected])

For questions regarding employment terms or union-related matters, you are welcome to contact our union representatives:

Sveriges Ingenjörer: [email protected]

Unionen: [email protected]

  

NEXT STEP 

If this opportunity sparks your interest, don’t wait to apply! Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be conducted continuously. 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 job advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. This allows us to ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process and give each application the attention it deserves.  

This is a security-classified position and will require a background check prior to employment. 

We welcome your application no later than 2025-12-08.

WE HELP EARTH BENEFIT FROM SPACE

Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) 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 700 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