Optical Communications Engineer

SSC Space; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

Health checks

Bike leasing

Union benefits

Pensions

Job summary

SSC Space in Solna invites an Optical Communications Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing satellite data services based on free-space optical communications. You will support system development, integration, testing and operational deployment across ground stations, spacecraft interfaces and customer missions.

The role emphasizes system-level analysis, end-to-end thinking, and collaboration with international partners.

Qualifications

• MSc (or equivalent) in aerospace engineering, engineering physics, electrical engineering, optical communications or related field.
• Experience in system engineering methods (requirements, interfaces, verification) and end-to-end system thinking.
• Ability to perform system-level analysis, requirements analysis and trade-offs.
• Proven ability for problem solving, meeting deadlines, and documenting technical work clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support development, integration, and demonstration of SSC Space’s optical ground network services and future offerings.
• Collaborate across ground stations, spacecraft interfaces and customer missions; contribute to deployment and service development; engage in technical discussions and project meetings.

Skills

System engineering

Requirements analysis

Problem solving

Fluent English

EU work eligibility

Education

MSc in aerospace engineering or related field

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. 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? If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as optical communications engineer in our team. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage. As an Optical Communications Engineer you will join our multidisciplinary optical team and contribute to developing satellite data services based on free-space optical communications. You will support system development, integration, testing and operational deployment, working across ground stations, spacecraft interfaces and customer missions.

Requirements

• MSc (or equivalent background) in aerospace engineering, engineering physics, electrical engineering, optical communications or a related field.
• Experience in system engineering methods (requirements, interfaces, verification) and end-to-end system thinking.
• Ability to perform system-level analysis, requirements analysis and trade-offs.
• Proven ability for problem solving, working with conflicting deadlines both individually and in a team environment to achieve program goals, with ability to prioritise work and deliver clear documentation (such as technical reports) on time.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Applicants must be legally allowed to work in the EU and hold a European citizenship. Swedish citizenship is an advantage. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Requirements

• MSc (or equivalent background) in aerospace engineering, engineering physics, electrical engineering, optical communications or a related field.
• Experience in system engineering methods (requirements, interfaces, verification) and end-to-end system thinking.
• Ability to perform system-level analysis, requirements analysis and trade-offs.
• Proven ability for problem solving, working with conflicting deadlines both individually and in a team environment to achieve program goals, with ability to prioritise work and deliver clear documentation (such as technical reports) on time.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Applicants must be legally allowed to work in the EU and hold a European citizenship. Swedish citizenship is an advantage. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

In your role as Optical Communications Engineer you are responsible for supporting the development, integration, and demonstration of SSC Space’s optical ground network services, contributing to both operational deployment and future service development. You operate within the Optical Program and support ongoing projects such as demonstration missions, ground station development, and network integration, while also exploring new applications such as deep-space optical communications and quantum technologies and providing technical support to the business developments.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include performing in-depth technical analyses of optical communication systems, including link performance and operational requirements, site surveys and environmental assessments, orbit analysis and mission geometry, end-to-end system and subsystem testing and network integration. The role also entails collaboration and interactions with internal and external partners and participation in technical discussions, workshops and project meetings, as well as on-site work of the SSC Space optical ground stations at the OGS sites (e.g. Australia and Chile) on occasion. Documentation and reporting of the work, tests and outcome are a part of the general responsibilities of the role.

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 Solna.

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]

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. We help Earth benefit from Space. Learn more at sscspace.com