RF Engineer – Esrange Space Center

SSC Space; Jukkasjärvi; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

Health benefits

Extra paid leave 6–11 days

Pension benefits

Job summary

SSC Space, formerly the Swedish Space Corporation, seeks an RF Engineer for the Instrumentation team at Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden. You will develop, test and maintain RF and telemetry systems supporting rocket and balloon missions, collaborating with international customers and engineers.

The role combines hands-on work with development projects, offering opportunities to contribute to ground systems and launch operations in an evolving space program.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electronics, electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong background in RF design, analysis and testing, preferably in telemetry, telecommunications or space technologies.
• Experience with RF system analysis, including link budgets, noise figure calculations and modulation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into workable RF solutions and troubleshoot effectively.
• Good collaboration skills and interest in working across engineering disciplines in an international environment.
• Fluent English communication, written and spoken.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, maintain and improve RF and telemetry systems at Esrange Telemetry Station and local installations.
• Gather and analyze requirements from internal teams and customers, and develop RF solutions.
• Work with systems engineers to design and integrate installations for balloon and rocket operations, including hybrid projects.
• Perform RF system analysis, including link budgets and modulation scheme assessments.
• Configure and operate RF equipment, including analyzers and signal generators.
• Support PCB design and layout with engineering teams.
• Assist customer campaigns and launch operations, coordinating with international partners.
• Prepare technical documentation for design reviews, testing and operation.

Skills

RF design

RF analysis

RF testing

Troubleshooting

English communication

Collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in electronics or related field

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

RF analyzers

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 an RF Engineer in our Instrumentation team. We are looking for someone who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

As an RF Engineer, you will develop, test and maintain RF and telemetry systems that support rocket and stratospheric balloon missions at Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden. Joining the Instrumentation team within Science Services’ Rocket and Balloon department, you will combine hands-on work on existing systems with development projects and operational support during customer campaigns. You will work closely with engineers and international customers, turning technical requirements into reliable solutions for ground systems and launch operations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electronics, electrical engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.


• A strong background in RF design, analysis and testing, preferably within telemetry, telecommunications or space technologies.


• Experience with RF system analysis, including link budgets, noise figure calculations and modulation techniques.


• Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement equipment, such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators and RF analyzers.


• A practical approach to troubleshooting and an ability to translate technical requirements into workable solutions.


• Good collaboration skills and an interest in working across engineering disciplines in an international environment.


• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.


• A valid driver’s license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, maintain and improve RF and telemetry systems at the Esrange Telemetry Station and across local installations.


• Gather and analyze requirements from internal teams and external customers, and develop RF solutions that meet their needs.


• Work with systems engineers to design and integrate custom installations for stratospheric balloon and rocket operations, including hybrid rocket projects.


• Perform RF system analysis, including link budgets, noise figure calculations and assessment of modulation schemes.


• Configure and operate RF equipment, including analyzers, signal generators, switch matrices, wideband recorders and receivers.


• Support PCB design and layout in collaboration with engineering teams.


• Support customer campaigns and launch operations, working with the Esrange Telemetry Station and customers’ mobile telemetry stations.


• Prepare technical documentation for design reviews, testing and system operation.

Benefits

• 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 permanent full-time position located at Esrange Space Center, Kiruna. As part of our team, you will participate in rocket and balloon campaigns that can be scheduled outside of regular business hours. Occasional requirements to work campaigns with our international partners outside of Sweden will be required.

Further information

For questions regarding employment terms or union-related matters, you are welcome to contact our union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer:

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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