Head of Safety, Space Launch Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness allowance SEK 5,000 per year

Pension and collective agreement

International workplace

Job summary

SSC Space seeks a Head of Safety at Esrange Space Center to lead and coordinate our safety work for rocket, balloon launches, and future orbital activities.

You will set frameworks for safety, manage a team of specialists, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while collaborating with authorities and internal teams. The role is based at Esrange Space Center near Kiruna, Sweden.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in engineering, safety, risk management, HSE or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of safety or HSE experience from a regulated industrial or operational environment.
• Experience leading specialists and coordinating safety across several functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the overall safety function and Safety Management System at Esrange.
• Ensure clear safety frameworks, processes, and responsibilities.
• Coordinate the Esrange Safety Board and safety preparations for launches, tests and campaigns.
• Lead and coordinate safety specialists across range safety, flight safety, fire protection and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, permits and authority requirements.
• Develop the site‑wide crisis and emergency response organization, including training and exercises.
• Coordinate airspace, impact‑area and public‑safety matters with authorities and external stakeholders.
• Oversee incident management, safety planning, budgeting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English/Swedish

Education

Engineering or safety degree

Job description

SSC Space seeks a Head of Safety at Esrange Space Center to lead and coordinate our safety work for rocket, balloon launches, and future orbital activities.

You will set frameworks for safety, manage a team of specialists, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while collaborating with authorities and internal teams. The role is based at Esrange Space Center near Kiruna, Sweden.