Systems Engineer

About the role

Join the Service Delivery team at SSC – Swedish Space Corporation, a global team responsible for the end-to-end setup of SSC systems and execution of critical operations for customers, providing a link from the ground to customer satellites. As a Systems Engineer, you will perform multi-domain technical leadership, coordination, configuration, testing, documentation, and support through participation in projects, technical investigations, operational support, and customer interactions. The role includes travel to customers and other SSC facilities and may require out-of-hours working or being part of an on-call team (up to 1 week per month) due to mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of new space missions into the SSC telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C) system as a Systems Engineer in service establishments.
• Perform critical operations and early handover phases to operations for non-critical support, as well as support incident management for routine operations.
• Interact with customers on technical matters, document decisions, track changes, and follow up on actions and deliverables during the integration process.
• Plan, execute, and report testing both internally and with customers to enable successful integration.
• Engage with technology suppliers and vendors on technical matters.
• Provide coordination and reporting, internally and externally, to ensure technical implementation is completed on time and within budget.

Requirements

To thrive in this role, you should have a drive for technical excellence and continuous learning, enjoy technical challenges, and collaborate effectively in an international team. You are adept at communicating complex technical solutions clearly and can produce technical documentation while adhering to formal processes.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Science, or Space Technology, with a general interest in all three areas.
• Experience in Systems Engineering, including hardware/software design, integration, testing, or critical support.
• Proficiency in navigating Windows and Linux environments.

Bonus points for:

• Comprehensive understanding of Space-to-Ground communications and software architecture.
• Experience in the Space-to-Ground Segment domain.
• Project Management experience, including planning, reporting, and risk management.
• Familiarity with ground station/network equipment and protocols in satellite communication (e.g., RF modulation techniques, error coding, and standards).

Benefits

• A unique opportunity to work on diverse Space projects in a rapidly evolving field, incorporating new technologies like Software Defined Radio and cloud solutions.
• Significant influence over our ways of working and excellent opportunities for personal and career growth.
• An exciting, dynamic workplace with a global team and locations.
• Extensive customer contacts and internal coordination across the organization.
• An open, collaborative atmosphere with proud employees.

Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Accident and critical illness coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) with company match + Roth 401(k) option.

Schedule

This is a permanent full-time position located in Spring House, PA. Employees must be available to work in the office for a minimum of 3 days per week. The role may include work outside standard hours due to mission-critical operations and on-call responsibilities (up to 1 week per month).

Location

Our new office is located in Spring House Innovation Park, a 133-acre research and business campus featuring a café, fitness center, conference facilities, outdoor patios, and walking trails—designed to foster creativity and collaboration.

This is a security-classified position and will require a background check prior to employment.