Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment (GSIE) Technical Lead

SSC - Swedish Space Corporation; Solna kommun, Kiruna kommun, Jukkasjärvi; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra paid leave 6-11 days

Wellness allowance SEK 5,000/year

Health benefits

Pension plan

Employee development

Global collaboration

Job summary

SSC Space in Sweden seeks a GSIE Technical Lead to drive the delivery of satellite ground station infrastructure and advanced antenna systems. You will provide technical guidance across the full project lifecycle, from specification to verification and handover.

The role involves leading collaboration with suppliers and internal teams, coordinating across multiple sites, and ensuring regulatory and safety compliance. Based at Solna, Kiruna or Esrange, it offers broad international exposure.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with wireless/satellite communications or radio telescope systems is expected.
• Ability to coordinate suppliers and stakeholders across locations/time zones is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support specification, procurement, design, construction, and verification of satellite ground station infrastructure and antenna systems.
• Ensure technical/operational documentation for handover and operations.
• Support site selection, licensing, and infrastructure development activities.
• Provide engineering support to project managers to meet schedule, cost, and quality goals.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and international partners to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.

Skills

English communication

Coordination

MS Project

JIRA

Education

Engineering degree in Satellite Communications / Telecommunications / Aerospace / Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment (GSIE) Technical Lead

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. SSC Space 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?

As a GSIE Technical Lead, you will be responsible for delivering new ground station and antenna infrastructure. You will provide technical guidance to support successful project execution. You will lead or support the specification, procurement, development and construction of new satellite ground‑station infrastructure and advanced antenna systems. 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.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in Satellite Communications, Telecommunications, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with, or exposure to, the 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.

Desired skills and background

• Design and development of satellite ground stations, full motion antenna systems, radomes.
• Construction and refurbishment of ground station infrastructure and ancillary systems, including in greenfield and polar locations.
• Hands‑on experience with test instrumentation, antenna and RF system testing.
• Familiarity with standards such as ECSS, CCSDS, ITU, IEC.
• Experience with technical project management.
• Ability to work independently and take increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the specification, procurement, design, construction, and verification of satellite ground station infrastructure and antenna systems.
• 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.

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, Kiruna or Esrange.

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]

Next Step

If this opportunity sparks your interest, we encourage you to apply! You can submit your application up until 2026‑09‑17, which is the latest possible date for consideration. Please note however, that the position may be filled before this date, and the advertisement may therefore close earlier.

This position requires approved pre‑employment screening. These controls are based on the role that you will fulfill within the company. Additional requirements regarding citizenship may apply.

We help Earth benefit from Space. 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 800 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.