Space Range Safety Trainee: Risk & Mission Assurance

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

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.