Systems Engineer – Orbital Launch & Rocket Test

SSC Space; Kiruna kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International workplace

Career development

Pensions & insurance

Wellness allowance

Bike program

Job summary

SSC Space is seeking a Systems Engineer for its Orbital Launch & Rocket Test area in Sweden. The role involves driving systems engineering across rocket testing and launch infrastructure projects, coordinating with project managers and engineers, and ensuring delivery of requirements and milestones.

The position emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, proactive risk management, and adherence to engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in aerospace, telecom, electronics, software or related field.
• Experience in technical projects or complex engineering environments.
• Interest in systems engineering, requirements management and technical coordination.
• Excellent English communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 15288 or ECSS standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support the systems engineering process across rocket testing projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and lead engineers to meet requirements and timelines.
• Oversee verification and validation processes.
• Maintain high level overview of status, interfaces and risks.
• Identify gaps and communicate risks early to stakeholders.
• Contribute to development of systems engineering methods and guidelines.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Systems thinking

Proactive mindset

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ISO 15288

ECSS-E-ST-10C

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. As Europe accelerates its investments in space and launch capabilities, SSC Space is playing a central role in shaping the future of orbital launch services from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden.

Opportunity

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Orbital Launch & Rocket Test business area, a fast growing and highly collaborative part of the organization working at the forefront of rocket testing, launch infrastructure and future orbital launch capabilities. This role combines technical depth with communication, collaboration and leadership, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both solving complex problems and working closely with people.

Responsibilities

As a Systems Engineer within Orbital Launch & Rocket Test, you will drive and support the systems engineering process across projects related to rocket testing and launch infrastructure. You will work closely with Project Managers, engineers and technical leads to ensure systems are developed, integrated and delivered according to project requirements, timelines and technical objectives.

• Gather stakeholder and customer requirements.
• Support system design, architecture and integration activities.
• Oversee verification and validation processes.
• Maintain a high‑level overview of technical status, interfaces, dependencies and risks.
• Identify gaps, risks and blocking points early and communicate them proactively.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers and external stakeholders across projects.
• Contribute to the development of systems engineering methods, processes and guidelines.

Requirements & Qualifications

We expect:

• An engineering background within areas such as aerospace, telecom, electronics, software, mechanics or similar technical fields.
• Experience working in technical projects or complex engineering environments.
• An interest in systems engineering, requirements management and technical coordination.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams and stakeholders.
• A proactive and curious mindset, comfortable asking questions and identifying potential risks or improvements.
• The ability to balance technical details with a broader project perspective.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with systems engineering methodologies, verification & validation and standards such as ISO 15288, ECSS‑E‑ST‑10C or similar is considered a clear advantage.

Benefits

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects and play an active role in the Swedish and international space industry.
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development.
• An exciting, international workplace with an open atmosphere.
• Additional paid leave throughout the year, extra wellness allowance, health benefits, benefit bike program, subsidised staff transportation, support for employee‑driven activities, collective agreement including pensions, parental pay and insurance.

Location

The role can be based either at Esrange Space Center in Kiruna or at our office in Solna, with regular travel to Esrange.

Additional Requirements

This position is security‑sensitive and requires approved security vetting and background check in accordance with the Protective Security Act. Additional citizenship requirements may apply.