Systems Engineer - Satellite Communications

SSC - Swedish Space Corporation; Solna kommun, Kiruna kommun; On-site; SEK 580,000 - 860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

Pension plan

Extra paid leave

Job summary

SSC - Swedish Space Corporation in Sweden invites applications for Systems Engineer - Satellite Communications. You will join a growing systems engineering team supporting a global ground-station network and space missions.

The role combines hardware and software systems work, space communications expertise, and collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to drive project delivery and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering, space technology or related field.
• Experience in systems engineering including hardware and software components.
• Experience with spacecraft operations or communications (TT&C, mission control systems, space-ground interfaces).
• Knowledge of ground-station hardware, RF signal chains, modulation/coding schemes, CCSDS protocols.
• Documented knowledge of a major programming language and software architecture trends.
• Experience with Linux environments, including Docker and networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of customers' space missions into our service system, ensuring efficient and reliable communications for successful space missions.
• Work on development projects to improve our 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

Technical skills

Communication of complex tech

Documentation & processes

Team leadership

Hardware & software experience

Systems engineering

Spacecraft ops/communications

Portfolio/GitHub

Ground-station knowledge

Programming knowledge

Linux + Docker + networking

Education

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

Tools

Docker

GitHub

Networking

Job description

Systems Engineer - Satellite Communications

SSC Space offers a global ground‑station network and we are expanding our Systems Engineering team. We look for experienced and junior systems engineers with a passion for space.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of customers' space missions into our service system, ensuring efficient and reliable communications for successful space missions.
• Work on development projects to improve our 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.

Qualifications

• Excellent technical skills and a desire to learn new things.
• Strong communication of complex technical solutions.
• Comfortable writing documentation and improving engineering processes.
• Ability to lead own work, independently or in a team.
• Experience with both hardware and software systems.
• Hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering, space technology, or a related field.
• Experience in systems engineering including both hardware and software components.
• Experience with spacecraft operations or communications (TT&C, mission control systems, space‑ground interfaces).
• Drive to run projects, ideas or concepts; portfolio or GitHub repos are welcome.
• Knowledge of ground‑station hardware, RF signal chains, modulation/coding schemes, and protocols such as CCSDS.
• Documented knowledge of a major programming/scripting language and software architecture trends.
• Experience with Linux environments, including configuration, Docker, and networking.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects in the Swedish and international space industry.
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development.
• International workplace with an open atmosphere and proud employees around the world.
• Extra paid leave throughout the year, including time off between Christmas and New Year, Ascension Day (6‑11 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 program.
• Support for employee‑driven activities that promote connection, health, and culture across teams.
• Collective Agreement, including good pension plans, parental pay and insurance.

Location

Full‑time, permanent position based at our office in either Solna or Kiruna.

Contact

For questions regarding the position, contact Petrus Hyvönen, Head of Engineering ([e-mail]).

We need a background check prior to employment. Apply no later than 2026‑08‑17.