Systems Engineer – Orbital Launch & Rocket Test

SSC - Swedish Space Corporation; Kiruna kommun, Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 502,200 - 669,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra paid leave

Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year

Health benefits such as voluntary health insurance

Access to a benefit bike through a tax-efficient leasing program

Support for employee-driven activities

Job summary

SSC - Swedish Space Corporation is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Orbital Launch & Rocket Test business area in Kiruna. This role involves driving the systems engineering process across projects focused on rocket testing and launch infrastructure, working closely with Project Managers and engineers.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background in fields such as aerospace or electronics and possess strong communication skills and a proactive mindset. Enjoy opportunities for unique contributions to the space industry.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Systems Engineer is considered a strong advantage.
• Interest in systems engineering, requirements management, and technical coordination.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support the systems engineering process across projects.
• Gather and analyze stakeholder and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in complex technical environments

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Proactive and curious mindset

Technical coordination

Education

Engineering background in aerospace, telecom, electronics, software, mechanics

Tools

ISO 15288

ECSS-E-ST-10C

Job description

Systems Engineer – Orbital Launch & Rocket Test

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.

We are now 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 is an opportunity to work close to complex technical systems and contribute to projects that are not only technically advanced, but also strategically important for Sweden and Europe’s future in space.

In this role, you will operate in the space between engineering, project management and stakeholders across the business. You will help drive the systems engineering process forward, connect technical disciplines, identify technical risks and ensure system development, implementation, verification & validation and commissioning move in the right direction. The role combines technical depth with communication, collaboration and leadership in everyday work, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both solving complex problems and working closely with people.

You will join an environment where things are evolving quickly, decisions matter and no two projects look exactly the same.

Requirements

We believe you have experience working in complex technical environments involving both hardware and software systems, where coordination, communication and collaboration are key to success. Previous experience working as a Systems Engineer is considered a strong advantage, but we also welcome candidates from related engineering backgrounds who have experience driving technical coordination, system level activities and multidisciplinary collaboration across projects.

Your qualifications include:

• 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 where you are 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.
• Knowledge of risk management and interface management within large-scale projects.
• Experience in operating between project management, engineering teams and stakeholders across the business area.

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Gathering and analyzing stakeholder and customer requirements.
• Supporting system design, architecture and integration activities.
• Overseeing verification and validation processes.
• Maintaining a high-level overview of technical status, interfaces, dependencies and risks.
• Identifying gaps, risks and blocking points early and communicating them proactively.
• Collaborating with internal teams, customers and external stakeholders across projects.
• Contributing to the development of systems engineering methods, processes and guidelines.

Benefits

We offer you:

• 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.
• Convenient staff transportation between Kiruna and Esrange Space Center at a subsidized cost, making commuting easier for employees based in the Kiruna area.
• Support for employee-driven activities that promote connection, health, and culture across teams.
• Collective Agreement, including good pensions plans, parental pay and insurance.

Location

The role can be based either at Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, surrounded by a unique local and space focused culture, or at our office in Solna with regular collaboration and travel to Esrange.

Security & Vetting

This position is security-sensitive and requires approved security vetting and background check in accordance with the protective security act. Additional requirements regarding citizenship may apply.