Ground Safety Engineer to Launch Team

SSC Space; Sweden; Remote; SEK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public holidays extra leave

Wellness allowance

Health benefits

Staff transportation Kiruna

Job summary

SSC Space söker en Ground Safety Engineer till Launch Team för att möjliggöra kampanjer och säker drift av raket- och ballonguppdrag. Du arbetar nära operations och har ansvar för säker miljö genom hela processen, från planering till genomförande på fältet.

Du ska ha teknisk examen och erfarenhet av säkerhetsarbete, samt flytande svenska och engelska. Rollen kräver flexibla arbetstider och operativt arbete på plats under kampanjer, med fokus på säkerhet och kontinuerlig förbättring.

Qualifications

• En examen i teknik eller motsvarande erfarenhet inom relevant tekniskt område.
• Erfarenhet av säkerhetsarbete, riskbedömningar eller arbete där säkerhet är en nyckelfaktor.
• God förståelse för säkra arbetsrutiner och operativa procedurer.
• Goda kunskaper i svenska och engelska, i tal och skrift.
• Förmåga att arbeta flexibla timmar under kampanjer.

Responsibilities

• Planera, bedöma risker och förbereda mark-säkerhetsaktiviteter inför kampanjer.
• Delta operativt under raket- och ballongkampanjer.
• Underhålla och vidareutveckla system och utrustning som används i uppstartslanser.
• Bidra till kontinuerlig förbättring av säkerhetsrutiner och arbetssätt.
• Arbeta på plats under kampanjer och vara flexibel med arbetstider.

Skills

Safety experience

Risk assessments

Safe working practices

Swedish language

English language

Flexible hours

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Description

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.

Would you like to help develop a workplace where people, technology, and space come together? At SSC Space, you will have the opportunity to contribute to something that truly makes a difference – Help Earth Benefit from Space.

We are now looking for a Ground Safety Engineer who shares our values – Customer Passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage – and wants to play an important role in our continued growth and development within space technology and launch operations.

We help Earth benefit from Space.
SSC Spaceis 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 about800committed 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

Requirements

Do you want a job where safety and space truly come together? As a Ground Safety Engineer in our Launch Team, you will play a key role in making our rocket and balloon launch campaigns possible. In this position, you will work closely with the operational team and have a clear purpose: to ensure a safe and secure environment during our campaigns. Your responsibilities will span the entire process – from planning and preparation to being present during launch operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, assessing risks, and preparing ground safety activities ahead of campaigns.
• Participating operationally during rocket and balloon launch campaigns.
• Maintaining and further developing the systems and equipment used during launch operations.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of safety routines and working practices.

At SSC Space, you will receive comprehensive onboarding and training to enable you to take responsibility for ground safety during our campaigns. This is a unique opportunity to combine technology, safety, and hands-on work in an environment unlike any other in the world. The role also involves operational work on-site during rocket and balloon campaigns, requiring flexibility in both working methods and working hours.

Responsibilities

To succeed in this role, we believe you are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. You are flexible, solution-oriented, and comfortable quickly shifting your focus when circumstances require it. You have a strong technical interest and a safety mindset that comes naturally to you. We would like you to have:

• A degree in Engineering or equivalent experience within a relevant technical field.
• Experience in safety-related work, risk assessments, or working in environments where safety is a key priority.
• A good understanding of safe working practices and operational procedures.
• Proficiency in both Swedish and English, spoken and written.
• The ability to work flexible hours during campaign periods.

Most importantly, we value your attitude and your willingness to contribute to a safe and successful team environment.

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.
• Convenient staff transportation between Kiruna and Esrange Space Center at a subsidized cost, making commuting easier for employees based in the Kiruna area.
• 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 position based at Esrange Space Center outside Kiruna, where you will work at the heart of our operations. The role is primarily site-based, although remote work may be possible in exceptional circumstances. During our rocket and balloon campaigns, you will take an active part in operations, which may occasionally require work outside regular office hours or at other locations.

Further information

For questions regarding employment terms or union-related matters, you are welcome to contact our union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: [e-mail] Unionen: [e-mail]

Please note that a background check and security interview will be conducted as part of the recruitment process prior to employment.