Job 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, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion 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.

Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help earth benefit from space?

If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact. We are looking for a dedicated professional who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the initiation of activities related to technology and product design and development for telecommunications systems.  
• Support the adoption of standardized digital interfaces (e.g., DIFI, VITA-49) for RF or/and Optical Ground Stations.
• Support projects developing innovative ground segment architecture and the migration of ground station functions (modems, network management, and hub processing) into containerized environments 
• Support projects that decouple signal processing from proprietary hardware using SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and SDR (Software-Defined Radio) techniques. 
• Evaluating, negotiating, monitoring and controlling contracts and activities related to technology and product development for satellite telecommunication ground segments. 
• Monitoring market and technology trends and developments in satellite communication ground segments. 
• Providing input for the Department Business Intelligence management system. 
• Supporting Communication activities in line with the ESA Communication Policy rules. 

Requirements

The following skills and experience are mandatory: 

• University Degree or equivalent in Engineering or a relevant field. 
• A minimum of 4 years of industry experience in the design and development of satellite telecommunications user or ground segment products and technologies. 
• Expertise in Satellite Communication Digitalization e.g., Containerization, virtualization technologies, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Software Defined Radio (SDR), interoperability solutions, AI/ML. 
• Expertise in RF and optical communication systems and networking 
• Communication protocols including quality of service aspects, security aspects, upper layer techniques in IP and networking and air interface techniques. 
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment. 
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill. 
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. 

It would be a great advantage to have the following:

• Knowledge in the Ground Segment of optical satellite comms. (incl. Optical Ground Stations and networking solutions (familiarity with E2E optical systems).
• Knowledge in the ground segment satcom system for safety and security, incl. Data link and networking solutions (knowledge of Cyber/RF security and or Maritime/aviation Satcom standards).

Benefits

Contract

• The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class.
• Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands.
• The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday.
• Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included.
• SSC Space Netherlands assist with relocation both with support and financially.
• SSC Space Netherlands contributes 15,4% of pensionable salary to a company pension scheme and employees can optionally make additional contributions.

To be considered for this Position
Prior to 2026-09-30, please apply via our  Job Application form 
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Outro 
SSC Space 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 get access to space.  

With local presence on all continents and about 750 committed employees, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications and satellite control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services and flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions.   

We help Earth benefit from space. Learn more at sscspace.com