Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment (GSIE) Technical Lead

SSC Space AB; Kiruna kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

Health benefits

Benefit bike

Pension plan

Job summary

SSC Space AB is seeking a Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment (GSIE) Technical Lead to join the Connect team. You will help deliver ground station and antenna infrastructure and provide technical guidance to support successful project execution.

Depending on experience, the role offers opportunities for technical leadership and project coordination, managing suppliers and internal stakeholders from concept through verification and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with wireless/satellite comms design or radio telescope systems.
• Experience with requirements definition, design coordination, verification and delivery.
• Ability to coordinate suppliers and stakeholders across locations/time zones.
• Knowledge of international safety, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with MS Project and JIRA is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead/specify, procure, design, build and verify satellite ground station infrastructure and antennas.
• Maintain technical/operational documentation for handover and operations.
• Support site selection, licensing and infrastructure development.
• Provide engineering support to project managers to meet schedule, cost and quality.
• Contribute to procurement activities and supplier evaluation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers and international partners.
• Ensure safety, regulatory and sustainability compliance across activities.
• Support bid/proposal preparation and technical evaluations.
• Develop increasing technical leadership as experience grows.

Skills

Satellite communications design

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Engineering degree in Satellite Communications, Telecommunications, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Welcome to SSC Space (formerly Swedish Space Corporation). We offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, spacecraft consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, and more. SSC Space owns and operates a global network of ground stations for satellite communications and the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden.

We are seeking a dedicated Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment (GSIE) Technical Lead to join the Connect team. You will help deliver ground station and antenna infrastructure and provide technical guidance to support successful project execution. Depending on experience, the role offers opportunities for technical leadership and project coordination, managing suppliers and internal stakeholders from concept through verification and operational readiness.

Core values: Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the specification, procurement, design, construction, and verification of satellite ground station infrastructure and antenna systems, depending on experience.
• Ensure technical and operational documentation is developed and maintained to support system handover and ongoing operations.
• Support site selection, licensing, and infrastructure development activities.
• Provide engineering support to project managers to help achieve schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Contribute to procurement activities, including supplier and contractor evaluation and selection.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and international partners to support successful project execution and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and sustainability requirements across all project activities.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, bid support, and technical evaluations.
• Take on increasing responsibility and technical leadership as experience and expertise grow.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in Satellite Communications, Telecommunications, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with design of wireless telecommunications, satellite communications, payloads, or radio telescope systems.
• Experience with requirements definition, design coordination, verification, and delivery of communication systems.
• Ability to coordinate suppliers and stakeholders across multiple locations and time zones.
• Understanding of relevant international legal, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA) is advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and project delivery in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communicator and problem solver with proven negotiation skills, able to translate complex technical issues into business, cost, and risk impacts while driving continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 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 international workplace with an open atmosphere and diverse colleagues worldwide.
• 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 with good pensions, parental pay and insurance.

Location

This is a full-time, permanent position based at our office in either Solna, Kiruna or Esrange.

Next Steps

If this opportunity sparks your interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We review applications continuously and will conduct interviews throughout the process. When applying, please include your CV. You may include a brief personal note, but evaluations will primarily focus on your skills and qualifications as outlined in your CV to ensure a fair process. This position requires approved pre-employment screening. Citizenship requirements may apply.

Contact for terms or union-related matters: Sveriges Ingenjörer: [e-mail]; Unionen: [e-mail]

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