Power Design Engineer

Description

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, institutions 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.

SSC Space Italy is seeking for its client's Satellites & Missions Business Unit in Milan, Rome or Turin.

Requirements

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or Physics
• Electronic CAD and PSpice tools (preferable Cadence OrCAD)
• Main power electronics components (MOSFET, PWM Controller, etc…)
• Analogue electronics
• Laboratory instrumentation (mainly multimeter and oscilloscope)
• AIV experience
• Knowledge of IBM Doors (appreciated)
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Project and MS Office skills
• Proactive and communicative
• 2‑3 years of experience in space power electronics

Specific knowledge of:

• Switching converters
• Theory of the feed‑back loop control / automatic control
• Analysis of circuit performances
• Able to perform Worst Case Analysis
• Digital electronics

Nice to have qualifications:

• Good knowledge of switching converter topologies (flyback, push‑pull, full‑bridge)
• Control loop theory and stability analysis

Responsibilities

• Review and discussion of customer requirements
• Definition of subsystem architecture according to ECSS and customer needs
• Requirement breakdown at board level
• Participation in reviews with the customer
• Support for NCR management and closure
• Support in evaluation of requirement changes
• Design of analogue and power electronics
• Analysis of performances / design justification
• Technical budget preparation
• Technical specification preparation
• Preparation of documentation
• Test of the unit/subsystem
• Test procedure/report preparation

Benefits

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

To be considered for this Position prior to 2026‑06‑30, please apply via our Job Application form.