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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 Manager. We are looking for a dedicated Satellite Ground Operations Manager who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.\nResponsabilidades\nThe GOM manages all ground segment operations, ensuring continuous and reliable data flow between the spacecraft and mission control systems. The main tasks will be the following:Oversee ground network availability, configuration, and scheduling.\nCoordinate with ground stations and network service providers for link availability.\nSupervise the Ground Operations Engineers (GOEs).\nEnsure data integrity across telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) systems.\nValidate ground segment software updates and system maintenance activities.\nManage configuration control of ground system elements (servers, interfaces, databases).\nReport on network performance metrics and outages.\nRequisitos\nMSc in Aerospace or Space, Telecommunication Engineering or other relevant studies.\nProven extensive experience - at least 5 years - in ground operations, including direct involvement in LEOP activities.\nNetwork and system admin, knowledge on mission planning and flight dynamics systems.\nStrong knowledge of TT&C systems, ground networks, and mission control infrastructure.\nFamiliarity with ground segment monitoring and telemetry handling.\nAbility to lead multidisciplinary teams under time-critical conditions.\nAdvanced level of English and excellent communication skills.\nExperience in LEO missions.\nOn-call availability during all spacecraft contact windows and outside the windows for the system troubleshooting.\nEnsure readiness of backup systems and alternate communication paths.\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 PositionPrior to 2026-10-31, 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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