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 as Satellite Ground Operations Manager. We are looking for a dedicated Satellite Ground Operations Manager who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

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 vantaggi from space?

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

Job Requirements

MSc

in

Aerospace

or

Space ,

Telecommunication Engineering

or other relevant studies.

Proven extensive experience - at least

5 years

- in

ground operations , including direct involvement in

LEOP

activities .

Network

and

system admin , knowledge on

mission planning

and

flight dynamics systems .

Strong knowledge of

TT&C; systems ,

ground networks , and

mission control infrastructure .

Familiarity with

ground segment monitoring

and

telemetry handling .

Ability to

lead multidisciplinary teams

under

time-critical conditions .

Advanced level of

English and excellent

communication skills .

Experience in

LEO

missions .

On-call availability

during all

spacecraft contact windows

and

outside the windows

for the

system troubleshooting .

Ensure readiness of

backup systems

and alternate communication paths.

Legal and Security Requirements

Applicants must be legally allowed to work in the EU and hold a

European citizenship .



Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Copy of

passport and degree(s) certificate .

Good conduct certificate

from the country where currently resident.

Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference checks.

Job Responsibilities

Oversee ground network availability, configuration, and scheduling.

Coordinate with ground stations and network service providers for link availability.

Supervise the Ground Operations Engineers (GOEs).

Ensure data integrity across telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C;) systems.

Validate ground segment software updates and system maintenance activities.

Manage configuration control of ground system elements (servers, interfaces, databases).

Report on network performance metrics and outages.

Job Benefits

Competitive remuneration package , recognizing the value of your skills and expertise.

Unique

career opportunities , including the possibility of working in other countries with our SSC Group.

Personalized

training and development programmes .

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

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