Business Development Engineer

Description

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 our Business Development Engineer in our team for enabling science and research in space. 
We have been and continue to be a leading provider of sounding rocket and stratospheric balloon launches from our Esrange Space Center in Northern Sweden for over 50 years and we need your help to shape our future.  

Requirements

YOUR ROLE

As part of the team you will develop customer relationships and business within our various capabilities for enabling science and research in space through sounding rockets, stratospheric balloons, student programs, and development of advanced scientific/technology demonstration payloads for near-Earth applications as well as future applications farther away like the Moon and Mars. 
The role involves expanding our existing business, including SubOrbital Express, as well as identifying and cultivating new potential customers with experiment payloads. You will report to the head of Business Development and participate in the entire sales process, active in both long-term and short-term planning and customer relationship development. This involves everything from developing service offerings, coordinating technical solutions, sales pursuits including visiting customers world-wide and representing SSC at conferences, as well as the process of proposal work to negotiating and closing contracts, and sales pipeline management with status reporting.

Responsibilities

WHO YOU ARE

You are a team-player with a strong ability to build long-term relationships. You are interested in science, space, and can contribute to technical conversations. You welcome the opportunity to represent SSC in diverse forums. You like to travel and have a genuine interest in people and other cultures. 

We also believe you have: 

• a university degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, a bonus is business experience  
• excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• excellent organizational skills 
• business acumen 
• the desire to always learn and grow 
• self-starter, solution-oriented, and problem solver traits 
• the ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative team 
• proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 
• interest in and passion for space and/or science. 

Since you will work with both customers and colleagues globally, you are fluent in written and spoken English. Swedish language skills are preferred. 

Benefits

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.  

Additional benefits 

• In addition to vacation and traditional public holidays, we offer extra paid leave throughout the year, such as time off between Christmas and New Year, Ascension Day, amounting to 6-11 extra days depending on the calendar.  
• Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year. 
• Health benefits such as voluntary health insurance and regular health checks for eligible employees.  
• Access to a benefit bike through a tax-efficient leasing program. 
• Support for employee-driven activities that promote connection, health, and culture across teams. 
• Collective Agreement, including good pensions plans, parental pay and insurance. 

 
  
   
LOCATION  
This is a full-time, permanent position based at our office in Solna. 
 
FURTHER INFORMATION 
For questions regarding employment terms or union-related matters, you are welcome to contact our union representatives: 
Sveriges Ingenjörer: SverigesIngenjorer-AF@sscspace.com 
Unionen: unionen@sscspace.com 
   
NEXT STEP  
If this opportunity sparks your interest, don’t wait to apply! Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be conducted continuously. We kindly ask you to submit your CV when applying. While you are welcome to include a brief personal note or letter, our evaluation will primarily focus on your skills and qualifications as outlined in your CV, ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process.  
Please note that the job advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. This allows us to ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process and give each application the attention it deserves.   
 
This is a security-classified position and will require a background check prior to employment.  

We welcome your application no later than 2025-11-12. 
 

WE HELP EARTH BENEFIT FROM SPACE 
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) 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 700 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