Meet our people

The space industry is booming and developing rapidly. Join in! We offer an exciting future with the opportunity to take on challenging and exciting tasks at the forefront.

Being part of this pioneering effort is incredibly motivating.

Ilja Verspohl

Ilja smiling, sitting next to screens at GSOC.

Engineering the backbone of space missions

Systems Engineer

Ilja is part of the team redeveloping the Monitoring and Control System (MCS-R), working at the German Space Operations Center (GSOC).

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The most exciting aspect of working in the space industry is the never-ending demands and adaptations that are required to keep our customers happy as well as maintain our core functionality.

Ariana Cabrera

Portrait of Ariana standing next to a wall

A behind-the-scenes effort with big ripple effects

Software Engineer

Meet Ariana whose journey into the expanding space industry began just a few blocks from her home in the US.

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The most exciting part om my job is knowing that my work is directly contributing to human spaceflight, and the opportunity to be involved in the operations of the iconic ISS.

Christophe Chellembrom

Christophe with the Columbus module trainee team

Every day brings something new to discover

Flight Controller

Christophe is part of managing the onboard systems for the Columbus module on the International Space Station. A crucial part of his job is providing real-time support to astronauts,

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Pavithra Manghaipathy

Project Manager

"What drew me to the space industry is still what inspires me today, it’s this constant opportunity to learn"

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Armelle working on a rocket payload together with a student.

Armelle Frenea-Schmidt

Program Manager

“I was drawn to the exciting activities at Esrange. When I got the chance to work as a program manager for REXUS/BEXUS I took it and moved here!”

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Romina Gaudio

Electronics Engineer

Romina’s passion for space technology led to a shift into aerospace, and now she is pushing the frontiers of innovation at SSC.

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An exciting workplace

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.

Two persons with work clothes and helmets at Esrange

Working at a
space center

Do you want a job in a unique and exciting workplace? Read about what it's like to work at Esrange Space Center and live in Kiruna.

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