Senior Systems Engineer – Satellite Communications at Ovzon

Friday Väst AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 1,228,000 - 1,562,000; Full time

Job summary

Ovzon in Stockholm develops space-based satellite communication systems and seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to shape the system design, requirements and verification across RF, networks, software and hardware, coordinating with suppliers and internal specialists. Based in Ovzon's Stockholm office, you will work in a highly specialized engineering environment with international collaboration.

The role emphasizes structured analysis, documentation and cross-functional engagement with cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant technical degree such as electrical engineering, engineering physics, space engineering, telecommunications or systems engineering.
• Has several years of experience in systems engineering, requirements engineering or advanced communication systems.
• Experienced in formulating, structuring or following up technical requirements.
• Able to understand complex systems and interfaces across RF, networks, software, hardware and subsystems.
• Comfortable reading, writing and assessing technical documentation.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical requirements for satellite communication systems.
• Contribute to system-level design and evaluate alternative technologies and trade-offs.
• Prepare technical documentation for procurement and evaluate proposals from suppliers.
• Review technical documentation to ensure partners meet requirements.
• Develop and review RF, link and capacity budgets.
• Define verification plans and acceptance criteria; support validation teams.
• Manage regulatory requirements within radio communications and contribute to cybersecurity requirements.
• Coordinate technical matters across internal specialists, partners and suppliers; lead smaller projects.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements engineering

Technical documentation

Education

Electrical engineering or related technical degree

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer – Satellite Communications at Ovzon

Kommun: Stockholm

At Ovzon, you will work with the space-based systems that enable satellite communications when terrestrial infrastructure is insufficient, unavailable or disrupted. The role combines RF engineering and system-level design with requirements engineering, procurement, supplier collaboration and verification.

About the role

Ovzon develops and delivers integrated mobile satellite communication services. Its communications system includes Ovzon 3, the company’s proprietary geostationary satellite, featuring steerable spot beams and an On-Board Processor that enables communication even when ground infrastructure is limited or unavailable.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will work at the heart of Ovzon’s technical organization and take responsibility for how the communications system is designed, specified and verified as a whole. The role requires a broad system perspective: understanding how different technical domains interact, evaluating alternative solutions and ensuring that external suppliers meet defined requirements.

You will be based at Ovzon’s Stockholm office, where much of the company’s technical development takes place. The workplace combines a highly specialized engineering environment with an open, forward-looking culture and close collaboration across technical disciplines. Many colleagues bring experience from the space industry and strong academic backgrounds, creating an environment where technical discussions, shared learning and complex problem-solving are part of the day-to-day work. With additional offices in the United States, you will also be part of an international organization with connections across teams and markets.

Responsibilities

You will work across the full development chain, from technical needs and system requirements to delivered and verified solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, structuring and maintaining technical requirements for satellite communication systems.
• Contributing to system-level design and evaluating alternative technologies and technical trade-offs.
• Preparing technical documentation for procurement processes and evaluating proposals and supplier solutions.
• Reviewing technical documentation and ensuring that partners and suppliers meet defined requirements.
• Developing and reviewing RF, link and capacity budgets.
• Defining verification plans and acceptance criteria, and supporting the validation team with system knowledge and test planning.
• Managing regulatory requirements within radio communications and contributing to cybersecurity requirements for the communications system.
• Coordinating technical matters across internal specialists, partners and suppliers, and leading smaller technical projects when required.

We are looking for someone who

• Holds a relevant technical degree, for example in electrical engineering, engineering physics, space engineering, telecommunications or systems engineering.
• Has several years of relevant experience in systems engineering, requirements engineering or technically advanced communication systems.
• Has practical experience of formulating, structuring or following up technical requirements.
• Can understand complex systems and the interfaces between areas such as RF, networks, software, hardware and external subsystems.
• Is comfortable reading, writing and assessing technical documentation.
• Is fluent in English, both spoken and written.

It is considered an advantage if you have:

• A Systems Engineering certification, such as ASEP or CSEP.
• Experience in satellite communications, radio communications, telecommunications or other RF-based systems.
• Worked with RF or link budgets, frequency planning or regulatory matters within radio communications.
• Experience in technical procurement, proposal evaluation or requirements management involving external suppliers.
• Worked with verification planning, requirements traceability or validation of complex systems.
• Experience of cybersecurity requirements for communication systems.
• Professional working proficiency in Swedish.

To succeed in the role, you combine technical curiosity with a structured and pragmatic approach. You can move between detailed requirements and the wider system perspective, document your conclusions and drive technical matters forward even when all the answers are not yet available. You collaborate closely with specialists and suppliers while taking ownership of your analyses and follow-up.

About the employment

This is a consultancy assignment, which means that you will initially be employed by Friday. The shared intention of Friday and Ovzon is for you to transition to direct employment with Ovzon after 12 months.

This position is placed in a security class. Employment is therefore subject to successful completion of a security vetting process, including a register check, in accordance with Swedish security protection legislation.

Applicants who already have the legal right to work in Sweden will be prioritized. Work permit sponsorship may be considered in exceptional cases.

Practical information

• Employment: Full-time
• Start date: By agreement
• Location: Stockholm
• Salary: Market-aligned monthly salary
• Contact person: Anna Persson

About Friday

Friday connects technical specialists with companies where their knowledge and ambitions can develop over time. We take the time to understand what you are looking for and match you with roles that fit both your experience and your next career step.

We value potential and ambition and work actively toward an inclusive recruitment process in which candidates are assessed on relevant qualifications and experience.

Friday has offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Linköping and Örebro. Each year, we conduct more than 5,000 career meetings and recruit technical specialists for organisations ranging from international companies to growing technology businesses.