Systems Engineer

SSC - Swedish Space Corporation; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A leading global space services provider is seeking a Systems Engineer in Spring House, PA. The role involves technical leadership, customer interaction, and the integration of space missions. Candidates should have a degree in relevant fields and experience in systems engineering. This permanent full-time position offers a dynamic workplace with excellent career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with systems, preferably hardware and software.
• Ability to write technical documentation and follow formal processes.
• Excitement about the growing space industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of new space missions into the SSC systems.
• Interact with customers on technical matters.
• Coordinate with technology suppliers on technical matters.
• Plan, execute, and report testing both internally and with customers to enable successful integration.
• Coordinate with technology suppliers and vendors on technical matters.
• Provide coordination and reporting, internally and with customers, to enable technical implementation on time and within budget.

Skills

Technical solutions

Collaboration

Systems Engineering

Documentation

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Science, or Space Technology

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

Overview

Welcome to SSC – Swedish Space Corporation, the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular. We offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more. Join the Service Delivery team, a global group responsible for setting up SSC systems and executing critical operations to our customers, providing a link from the ground to the customers satellites. As a Systems Engineer, you will perform multi-domain technical leadership, coordination, configuration, testing, documentation, and support through project participation, analyses/technical investigations, operational support, and customer interactions.

The work includes travels to customers and other SSC facilities and may require out-of-hours work or being part of an on-call team (up to 1 week per month) due to mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of new space missions into the SSC telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C) system during service establishments.
• Perform critical operations and the early handover phase to operations for non-critical support; support incident management for routine operations.
• Interact with customers on technical matters, document decisions, track changes, and follow up on actions and deliverables during integration.
• Plan, execute, and report testing both internally and with customers to enable successful integration.
• Coordinate with technology suppliers and vendors on technical matters.
• Provide coordination and reporting, internally and with customers, to enable technical implementation on time and within budget.

Requirements

WHO YOU ARE

• To thrive in this role, you have a drive to provide excellence in technical solutions and a desire to learn. You enjoy technical challenges, collaboration, and teamwork in an international environment.
• You have several years of experience with systems, preferably hardware and software, and are likely excited by the growing space industry.
• You can describe designs and ideas to customers and colleagues, communicating complex technical solutions clearly. You are able to write technical documentation and follow formal processes required in the Space business.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree (or corresponding experience) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Science, or Space Technology (and a general interest in all three).
• Experience in Systems Engineering hardware/software design, integration, testing, or critical support.
• Experience navigating Windows and Linux environments.

BONUS POINTS

• Understanding of Space-to-Ground communications theory and Software architecture.
• Experience in the Space-to-Ground Segment domain.
• Experience in Project Management, including project planning, reporting, and risk management.
• Familiarity with ground station/network equipment and protocols in satellite communication (RF modulation techniques, error coding, and standards).

We Offer You

• A unique chance to work with a variety of Space projects in an area of rapid development and innovation, including new technologies such as Software Defined Radio and cloud technologies.
• Great possibilities to influence our way of working.
• An excellent opportunity for personal and career development.
• An exciting and dynamic workplace with employees and locations all over the world.
• Extensive customer contacts and internal coordination between different parts of the organization.
• A workplace characterized by an open atmosphere and proud employees.

Benefits Package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Accident and critical illness coverage
• 401(k) with company match + Roth 401(k) option

Location

This is a permanent full-time position located in Spring House, PA. Employees must be available to be in the office for a minimum of 3 days per week. Our new office is located in Spring House Innovation Park, a 133-acre research and business campus featuring a café, fitness center, conference facilities, outdoor patios, and walking trails – designed to foster creativity and collaboration.

Next Step

If this opportunity sparks your interest, don’t wait to apply. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be conducted continuously. Please submit only your resume when applying to ensure a fair and streamlined recruitment process. This posting may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. If you’re interested, apply as soon as possible.

This is a security-classified position and will require a background check prior to employment.

About SSC

Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) is a leading global provider of advanced space services, with more than 50 years of experience. We help space organizations, research institutes, commercial and institutional actors from all over the world to access space. With a local presence on all continents and about 700 employees, we offer expertise in satellite communications and ground control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services, flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions. Learn more at sscspace.com