Ground Segment 4&5 Engineer

Start Date: November 2026
Location: DLR-GfR, Gilching, Germany
Working hours: full time, 40h/week
Requirement: EU Citizenship
Submission Deadline: 2026-10-30

About SSC Space:
Welcome to SSC – 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 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 a Ground Segment IV&V Engineer. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

Security:
In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the candidate has to hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks

Responsibilities

• Support IV&V campaigns for the Galileo Ground Control Segment
• Support the upgrade of end-to-end integrated maintenance and troubleshooting environments for Galileo systems
• Support minor and major evolutions of the Ground Control Segment Infrastructure
• Support operations and other maintenance teams for problem management, system restoration, vulnerability management and handling of security incidents.
• Definition and maintenance of test documentation
• Investigation and analysis of software anomalies
• Definition and maintenance of workarounds and troubleshooting procedures
• Participate in the Anomaly Review Boards

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience in software integration, verification and validation 
• Experience in ground system operations is an advantage
• Experience in Linux environments and virtualization
• Fluency in English
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Interested in constant learning
• Knowledge of Galileo or other navigation ground segment would be an advantage 

Benefits

What we offer:

• Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.
• Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
• Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
• Supportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized
• Rewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.

Our Values:   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 
📌 Please submit your application and all supporting documents in English.