Lead Ground Control Systems Engineer

SSC - Swedish Space Corporation; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Teleworking options

Social security and tax in NL

40 hour week

Public holidays + annual leave

Training opportunities

Pension scheme 15.4%

Job summary

SSC Space Netherlands is seeking a dedicated professional to define, develop, and validate the Operational Concept for the Ground Control Segment, ensuring alignment with the Constellation Operational Concept across development, integration, and deployment.

You will coordinate with ESA and industry partners, oversee procurement, integration, and testing, and provide risk assessments and mitigation actions while complying with security and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in defining and implementing Operational Concepts for large systems.
• Strong background in procurement, integration, and operations of Ground Segments.
• System engineering expertise, preferably in SATCOMs.
• Ability to manage complex requirements, including breakdown, tracing, and change management.
• Experience in managing industrial activities, including contract negotiations and technical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and validate the Operational Concept for the Ground Control Segment.
• Maintain alignment of the CONOPS with the ground segment throughout development, integration, and deployment.
• Ensure compliance of the S3C’s building blocks (e.g., simulators, mission planning system, flight dynamics system, platforms M&C) with the Operational Concept and system requirements.
• Support risk management by assessing vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation measures.

Job description

SSC Space Netherlands is seeking a dedicated professional to define, develop, and validate the Operational Concept for the Ground Control Segment, ensuring alignment with the Constellation Operational Concept across development, integration, and deployment.

You will coordinate with ESA and industry partners, oversee procurement, integration, and testing, and provide risk assessments and mitigation actions while complying with security and regulatory requirements.