Spaceport Engineer - Electrical Ground Support Equipment

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.  
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 as EGSE (Electrical ground support equipment) Spaceport Engineer in our team. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.   

Help build the systems that make rocket launches possible! As a Spaceport Engineer – EGSE, you will design, build and maintain the electrical ground support equipment used in testing and launch operations. Combining hands-on work with system ownership, you will collaborate with operations teams, suppliers and customers to bring reliable data acquisition and control systems into use

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instrumentation, data acquisition, PLC and HMI systems, including the electrical drawings and documentation needed to build and maintain them.
• Build, test, troubleshoot and commission equipment, including instrument calibration and configuration.
• Coordinate installation from site surveys and supplier quotations through to commissioning, training and technical support.
• Work with operations teams to deliver safe, reliable systems that meet project, regulatory and operational requirements.
• Carry out system checkouts and support testing and launch campaigns, including launch-day operations.
• Define requirements and coordinate the installation of supporting power and communications infrastructure.

Requirements

• A degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechatronics, aerospace engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A sound understanding of electrical engineering principles, particularly low-voltage instrumentation and control circuits.
• Experience programming or configuring PLC and HMI systems, and using electrical drawings to build or troubleshoot panels and wiring harnesses.
• A practical approach to solving technical problems, with the ability to take initiative and work closely with others to keep projects moving.

  
Desired
We welcome different technical backgrounds. Experience in some of the following areas would be valuable, and you do not need to bring them all: 

• Data acquisition and control systems in aerospace, industrial facilities or similar environments.
• Technical documentation such as P&IDs, wiring schematics, control descriptions and instrument lists.
• Industrial networks, communication protocols and hardware interfaces, or National Instruments tools used with LabVIEW.
• Safety requirements and hazard analysis for ground support equipment.
• Supporting technicians or mentoring junior engineers.

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. 
• Support for employee-driven activities that promote connection, health, and culture across teams. 
• Collective Agreement, including good pensions plans, parental pay and insurance. 

 
Location  
This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Space Center Esrange outside of Kiruna.  
 
Further information  
For questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact: Mikael Töyrä, Manager Flight Saefty and LC-3 Operations phone number: +46 70 249 68 77. This contact is for role-related questions only. Applications must be submitted through our recruitment system and will not be processed in any other way. Enquiries or offers from recruitment agencies and other service providers will not be considered. 

For questions regarding employment terms or union-related matters, you are welcome to contact our union representatives:  
Sveriges Ingenjörer: [email protected]  
Unionen: [email protected]  
  
Next Step  
If this opportunity sparks your interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible! We review applications continuously and will conduct interviews throughout the process.  
You can submit your application up until 2026-12-16, which is the latest possible date for consideration.  
Please note, however, that the position may be filled before this date, and the advertisement may therefore close earlier. This allows us to manage the process efficiently and give each application the attention it deserves.  
When applying, please include your CV. While you are welcome to include a brief personal note or letter, our evaluation will primarily focus on your skills and qualifications as outlined in your CV, ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process.   

As part of our recruitment process, all candidates selected for employment undergo a background check and security screening. Citizenship requirements may apply depending on the role.   
 
We help Earth benefit from Space  
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 800 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