Range Safety Officer Trainee Esrange Space Center

SSC Space AB; Jukkasjärvi; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insight into safety-critical missions

Personal and career development

International workplace with open, }

Job summary

SSC Space AB in Kiruna seeks a Range Safety Officer Trainee to join the Range Safety Office and learn safety management for rocket, balloon and satellite launch operations.

You will work with three experienced Officers, contribute to safety reviews, risk assessments and regulatory work while building specialist knowledge in a unique space environment. This role is ideal for early career engineers aiming to become experts in mission safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or another relevant technical field.
• Interest in safety engineering, risk analysis or mission assurance.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate complex technical information.
• Structured way of working and good communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced specialists.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support the Range Safety Office in reviewing flight and ground safety analyses for missions conducted at Esrange Space Center.
• Assist in risk assessments and safety evaluations for rocket, balloon and future satellite launch operations.
• Contribute to the maintenance and continuous development of the Range Safety Office's processes, documentation and safety structure.
• Participate in regulatory and compliance work related to range safety and mission operations.
• Support communication with authorities and other stakeholders regarding safety-related matters.
• Work closely with experienced Range Safety Officers and gradually develop the competence required to independently contribute to safety reviews.
• Help promote a strong and consistent safety culture across SSC Space.

Skills

Safety engineering

Risk analysis

Mission assurance

Analytical skills

Structured working

Communication skills

Fluency Swedish & English

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Aerospace/Physics or relevant field

Job description

At SSC Space, we help Earth benefit from space. From satellite communications and rocket launches to advanced testing and space services, our work supports customers around the world and contributes to the future of space exploration.

At Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Every launch, test and operation depends on thorough safety assessments and careful planning.

As a Range Safety Officer Trainee, you will join our experienced Range Safety Office and learn how safety is managed for rocket, balloon and future satellite launch operations. Working alongside three experienced Range Safety Officers, you will gradually take part in safety reviews, risk assessments and regulatory work while building specialist knowledge in one of the world's most unique space environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who wants to develop into a specialist within mission safety and risk management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or another relevant technical field.
• Interest in safety engineering, risk analysis or mission assurance.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate complex technical information.
• Structured way of working and good communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced specialists.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English.
• Valid driver's license.

ADVANTAGES

• Safety work in high-risk or highly regulated environments.
• Handling of hazardous materials or explosives.
• Rocket or balloon trajectory modelling.
• Aerospace regulations.
• Flight termination systems.
• Risk analysis or systems engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Range Safety Office in reviewing flight and ground safety analyses for missions conducted at Esrange Space Center.
• Assist in risk assessments and safety evaluations for rocket, balloon and future satellite launch operations.
• Contribute to the maintenance and continuous development of the Range Safety Office's processes, documentation and safety structure.
• Participate in regulatory and compliance work related to range safety and mission operations.
• Support communication with authorities and other stakeholders regarding safety-related matters.
• Work closely with experienced Range Safety Officers and gradually develop the competence required to independently contribute to safety reviews.
• Help promote a strong and consistent safety culture across SSC Space.

BENEFITS

• A unique opportunity to get insight into different safety critical missions conducted for 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.

LOCATION

This is a full-time, six-month fixed-term position (September–January) based at Esrange Space Center in Kiruna.