Mission Control System Engineer

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Mission Control System concepts, mechanism and functionalities, including:
  • Telemetry reception and decoding (Packet and Parameters)
  • Telecommand preparation, encoding and releases aspects
  • Mission Information Base / Mission Database management
  • Connectivity with the Ground Stations
• Master’s degree in STEM disciplines.
• Solid knowledge of the principles of TT&C.
• Experience with TM/TC protocols (CCSDS, ECSS) and Mission Control systems (ESOC, SCOS-2000, EGSCC or equivalent).
• Knowledge of relevant Space Industry Standards, such as ECSS and CCSDS.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Python, C/C++, Java or Linux environments.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex systems.

Soft skills

• Excellent problem solving skills and working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Quality orientation, attention to detail and systemic approach.
• Good knowledge of technical English.

Nice to have

• Experience with real-time satellite operations.
• Knowledge of tools for requirements management (e.g. DOORS) and versioning system (e.g Git).
• Experience with ticketing systems (e.g. Jira, Redmine).
• Knowledge of IP networks, IT security and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cloud architectures for ground segments (e.g., Ground Station Network as a Service, microservices and containers).
• Background in machine learning or automation for space operations.

Responsibilities

a highly motivated Mission Control System Engineer to join the Ground Segment engineering team.

The resource will participate in the design, development, integration and maintenance of mission control and communication systems with satellites. The resource will be involved in all phases of the system life cycle, from requirements definition to system operation, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams.

Key responsibilities

• Design the high level architecture of the Mission Control System, and specify its main functionalities.
• Define MCS requirements and interfaces, including Space to Ground IF and Ground to Ground IF.
• Collaborate with satellite specialists for the integration of telemetry, tracking & command (TT&C).
• Follow MIB construction and maintenance, coordinating the input from satellite manufactures and the activities of MIB specialists.
• Conduct integration, validation and verification, and testing to ensure that system requirements and performance are met.
• Support real-time operations during critical mission phases (launch, LEOP, commissioning).
• Prepare system related documentation (Specifications, Design, Technical Notes, User Manuals, Test Procedures and Reports).
• Technical management of suppliers, including preparation of SoW and WPD, review of the deliverables associated with MCS components.
• Support the operations team to develop, validate, and implement operational procedures for satellite command and control.
• Participate to periodic technical meetings.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of processes and technological innovation in the field of mission control.

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.
• Personalized training and development programmes.