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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 has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications.

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 Systems Engineering Manager in our team. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

We are seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to lead our systems engineering team in the Engineering department which is part of providing the Ground Station Services. You will build, coach, plan and develop a high-performing team, ensure clear priorities and ways of working, and uphold high technical and delivery standards. You will report to the Head of Engineering.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven leadership experience in managing engineering or technical teams, with the ability to build, motivate, and develop high performing groups.
• Solid background in systems engineering or a closely related technical domain, with the capability to review designs, guide discussions, and uphold high technical standards. Preferably experience in both software and hardware systems integration.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with demonstrated experience in growing talent, supporting onboarding, and professional development.
• Ability to drive clarity and structure, ensuring priorities, processes, and ways of working are well-defined and consistently applied across the team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in different teams.
• Experience working in an environment with high technical delivery expectations, ensuring quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop the Systems Engineering team, ensuring the group is staffed, supported, and motivated, with clear expectations and a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee technical quality and engineering excellence, providing guidance in system design, solution, and ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Drive structured ways of working, establishing and maintaining clear processes, priorities, and methods that support efficient delivery and high technical standards.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and competence development, ensuring the organization continually builds and maintains the right skills and capacity.

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.

LOCATION

This is a full-time, permanent position based at our office in either Solna or Kiruna.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact:

Petrus Hyvönen, Head of Engineering: [email protected].

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.

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.

This position requires approved pre-employment screening. These controls are based on the role that you will fulfill within the company. Additional requirements regarding citizenship may apply.

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 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