Alexander Hemberg, a Software Engineer, who has worked for SSC in the past, ventured elsewhere and chose to return to our company. We’re honored to be a workplace that one would want to return to. Here’s what he had to say about how he initially joined us, the challenges he’s working on at SSC now, and how we stand out from others in the industry

“I studied Aerospace Engineering at KTH, and I have always been passionate about space technology. During my time at KTH, I had the chance to do my master’s thesis at SSC and after that I was offered a position as a Systems Engineer within the company.

Right now, I’m focused on developing software for SSC’s satellite communications services. The main challenge we’re tackling is ensuring that we can offer both efficient and reliable communication with our customers’ spacecraft. To do this, we’re using the latest software technologies and practices, which keeps things both interesting and impactful.

SSC has grown a lot over the years, especially in the software engineering area. We now have a modern software organization that follows industry best practices, which is exciting to be part of. The idea of working with cutting-edge software within the space industry was a big draw for me to return. While many companies work with modern software practices, not many do so in the context of space, which in my opinion makes SSC pretty unique.

What sets SSC apart is the blend of what I like to call “real engineering” within the space domain and the adoption of modern software engineering practices. SSC has always had a strong engineering culture, and when it is complemented by contemporary software development methodologies it creates a very motivating environment for innovation and problem-solving.”