Systems Engineer - Satellite Communications

SSC Space; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra paid leave

Wellness allowance

Health checks

Bike leasing

Pension plans

Collective agreement

Job summary

SSC Space, expanding its Systems Engineering team, seeks engineers for satellite communications. The role involves leading mission integration, improving systems, and acting as SME in customer discussions. The position requires strong technical skills and experience with both hardware and software systems.

The role offers opportunities in Sweden at Solna or Kiruna offices, with a broad benefits package and a path to contribute to global space initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering, space technology or similar.
• Excellent technical skills and a desire to learn in the growing space industry.
• Ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly and effectively.
• Experience with hardware and software systems (ground infrastructure, RF systems, software‑defined mission solutions).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of customers’ space missions into our service system, ensuring efficient and reliable communications.
• Work on development projects to improve systems, capabilities, and service offerings.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert in discussions with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive projects, analyses and technical investigations.
• Provide technical support to sales in bids and proposals.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Clear communication

Documentation & process improvement

Independent / leadership

Hardware & software systems

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhD in electrical engineering or space technology

Tools

Docker

Linux

Networking

GitHub projects

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 organisations, 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. We operate a global network of ground stations and deliver mission‑critical communication services that are integral to our customers’ mission success, from launch to lunar space operations.

We are now expanding our Systems Engineering team and looking for both experienced and junior Systems Engineers for satellite communications.

Requirements

• Excellent technical skills and a desire to learn new things, excited about the growing space industry.
• Ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly and effectively.
• Comfortable with writing documentation and improving engineering processes.
• Ability to lead own work, independently or in a team.
• Experience with both hardware and software systems (ground infrastructure, RF systems, software‑defined mission solutions).
• Hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering, space technology or similar.

Desirable but not required

• Years of experience in systems engineering including hardware and software components.
• Spacecraft operations or spacecraft communications (TT&C, mission control systems, space‑ground interfaces).
• Drive to run projects, ideas or concepts; GitHub repos or technical projects welcome.
• Ground station hardware, RF signal chains, modulation/coding schemes, protocols (e.g. CCSDS).
• Documented knowledge of a major programming/scripting language and software architectures.
• Linux environments, including configuration, Docker, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of customers’ space missions into our service system, ensuring efficient and reliable communications.
• Work on development projects to improve systems, capabilities, and service offerings.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert in discussions with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive projects, analyses and technical investigations.
• Provide technical support to sales in bids and proposals.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects and an active role in the Swedish and international space industry.
• Excellent opportunity for personal and career development.
• International workplace with an open atmosphere and proud employees worldwide.

Additional Benefits

• Extra paid leave throughout the year, including time off between Christmas and New Year, Ascension Day (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.
• Benefit bike through a tax‑efficient leasing programme.
• Support for employee‑driven activities that promote connection, health and culture across teams.
• Collective Agreement, including good pension plans, parental pay and insurance.

Location

This is a full‑time, permanent position based at our office in either Solna or Kiruna.