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We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.\nAre 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?\nIf you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as Satellite Ground Operations Engineer. We are looking for a dedicated Satellite Ground Operations Engineer who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.\nResponsabilidades\nThe GOE provides technical operations support for the ground segment, maintaining communication link integrity and resolving system-level issues in coordination with the GOM and SOEs. The main tasks will be the following:Monitor ground station telemetry reception and uplink performance in real time.\nTroubleshoot communication issues (RF link, data transfer, network latency).\nManage system configuration, patching, and operational readiness of mission control infrastructure including MPS (mission Planning System) and FDS (Flight dynamics system).\nMaintain ground segment logs and support anomaly investigations.\nAssist in the testing and validation of ground system updates.\nRequisitos\nMSc in Aerospace or Space or Telecommunication Engineering or IT.\nProven experience - at least 3 years - in ground operations, including direct involvement in LEOP activities.\nNetwork and system admin, knowledge on mission planning and flight dynamics systems.\nKnowledge of TT&C systems, ground networks, and mission control infrastructure.\nFamiliarity with ground segment monitoring and telemetry handling.\nStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in time-critical environments.\nAdvanced level of English and excellent communication skills.\nExperience in LEO missions will be a plus.\nLegal and Security RequirementsApplicants must be legally allowed to work in the EU and hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.\nCopy of passport and degree(s) certificate.\nGood conduct certificate from the country where currently resident.\nFurthermore, in view of the nature of the work, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference checks.\nBeneficios\nCompetitive remuneration package, recognizing the value of your skills and expertise.\nUnique career opportunities, including the possibility of working in other countries with our SSC Group.\nPersonalized training and development programmes.\nTo be considered for this Position Prior to 2026-10-10, please apply via our Job Application form.\nIf not directly interested, feel free to share this Job Vacancy with your friends!\nOutro\nSSC Space 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.\nWith 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.\nWe help Earth benefit from space. 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