At SSC we enable our customers to make better use of space. Through the efforts of our approximately 600 employees around the world, we provide specialized competence in design, test, launch and operation of space and air systems. The Science Services Division develops rocket and balloon systems including experiment equipment for microgravity research. We also launch rockets and balloons from Esrange Space Center.

Rockets and Balloons Science Services is the department of Swedish Space Corporation providing launch services for various vehicles reaching the upper atmosphere and space. Our customers are space organizations, scientists, corporations, and institutes of higher education.

 

YOUR ROLE

The role has two major tasks. As department we conduct various missions launching rockets and stratospheric balloons in close collaboration with the customer when they are on site.
The first is software engineering, designing and implementing items related to our launch services. You will also specialize in our in-house software packages. The role has a certain level of flexibility depending on aptitude, interest and current need in the organization.
The second task is enabling our launch services as part of the operational team

Example of work tasks:

  • Take part in customer requirements discussions as a specialist in software
  • Ensure software maintenance and upgrades on the safety applications
  • Design and implement novel items to increase or expand our services
  • Perform in launch operations

This position is 40h per week average. During missions the work is irregular to meet launch conditions and customer demands.

 

WHO YOU ARE

  • You are a service minded person, thorough and work well both individually and in groups.
  • You like technology in general and software in particular.
  • You love new challenges but can also find joy in recurring maintenance work
  • You can manage irregular hours and sometimes long shifts in some campaign periods during the year.

We also believe you have:

  • A good proficiency in the English and Swedish language
  • A university degree or corresponding experience in software engineering
  • Experience in software design working with .NET applications
  • Experience in agile methodologies and test-driven development
  • A driving licence B for car  

We would consider it a bonus should you also have:

  • Prior experience in the space sector towards launch services
  • Understanding of software concepts such as design patterns, clean code, and the SOLID principles
  • Proficiency with C and C++
  • Experience with other programming languages such as Python and Ruby
  • Experience in cross-platform development

 You will be subject to a background check

 

WE OFFER YOU

  • A unique opportunity to be part of the exciting space industry
  • An excellent opportunity for personal development and challenging endeavors
  • A workplace characterized by an open atmosphere and proud employees all over the world
  • To be part of our team to service Earth to benefit from space

 

LOCATION

Your main workplace will be at Esrange Space Center located outside Kiruna in the North part of Sweden. As part of the operational crew for rockets and balloons campaigns may take place at other locations around the globe.

 

NEXT STEP

Are you interested in this challenging position within an international work environment in a successful company? If this sound interesting don’t hesitate to apply already today!

For more information please contact: Kenth Kalla, Manager Safety & Launch Team, +46 (0)70 3952029