Optical Communications Engineer: Ground Stations & Space

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

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.