Electronic Units Test Engineer

Overview

Welcome to SSC Space (formerly 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 Space 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. We are looking for a dedicated professional who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, electrical, and environmental tests on electronic units for space applications.
• Execute test procedures and test campaigns (including environmental ones) according to project documentation and standards.
• Operate electronic test equipment and laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, etc.).
• Support integration activities of electronic units into subsystems or spacecraft platforms.
• Analyze and document test results, identifying anomalies by preparing Non‑Conformance Reports and supporting root‑cause analysis.
• Prepare and maintain test procedures, reports, and related technical documentation.
• Work in cleanroom environments when required for space hardware testing.
• Collaborate with design and system engineers to resolve technical issues detected during the test phase.
• Ensure compliance with space industry standards, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Support qualification and acceptance test campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with electronic equipment or embedded systems (preferably in aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability industries).
• Knowledge of electronic measurement instruments and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience with test procedures, troubleshooting, and anomaly investigation.
• Experience with automated test systems or scripting (e.g., Python, LabVIEW).
• Capability to process test results within an analytical environment (spreadsheet, database, dedicated post‑processing scripts/SW) is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with AIT processes for aerospace hardware is considered a strong advantage.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space‑qualified electronics or satellite subsystems.
• Knowledge of environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMC/EMI).
• Knowledge of TSC/TCL scripting language.
• Familiarity with space standards (ECSS), especially ECSS‑E‑ST‑10 series.
• Previous work in cleanroom environments (ISO 8 / ISO 5).

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package, recognizing the value of your skills and expertise.
• Unique career opportunities, including the possibility of working in other countries with our SSC Group.
• Personalised training and development programmes.