RF Engineer – Esrange Space Center

SSC Space; Kiruna kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Health benefits

Parental/Insurance coverage

Job summary

SSC Space is seeking an RF Engineer to develop, test and maintain RF and telemetry systems for rocket and balloon missions at the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden. You will work with an international team to translate customer requirements into reliable ground and launch solutions.

The role involves hands-on RF work, system analysis, collaboration across disciplines, and supporting campaigns outside regular hours.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electronics, electrical engineering or a related technical 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, signal generators and RF analyzers.
• Practical approach to troubleshooting and ability to translate technical requirements into workable solutions.
• Good collaboration skills and 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 Esrange Telemetry Station and local installations.
• Gather and analyze requirements from internal teams and external customers, and develop RF solutions that meet their needs.
• 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 modulation assessments.
• 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 with Esrange Telemetry Station and customers’ mobile telemetry stations.
• Prepare technical documentation for design reviews, testing and system operation.

Skills

RF design

Link budgets

RF testing

English communication

International collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in electronics / electrical engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

RF analyzers

PCB design

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.

Experience with network hardware integration, network programming and software development is an advantage.

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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Unionen: [e-mail]

As part of our recruitment process, all candidates selected for employment undergo a background check and security screening. Citizenship requirements may apply depending on the role.

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