Payload/Equipment System 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, 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.

SSC Space Italy is seeking for its client's Payloads/Equipment Business Units a Payload/Equipment System Engineer

Requirements

• Master’s degree in electronic engineering, Space Engineering, Physics, or equivalent qualification.
• Verification control experience.
• 5 years minimum system engineering experience, familiar with the various engineering domains (e.g., electronics, structures, etc.).
• Fluent spoken and written English.i
• Able to discuss with suppliers and customers in English.
• Able to work autonomously following high level instructions.
• Structured work approach.
• Able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Requirement breakdown and engineering at unit/subsystem level.
• Definition of unit/subsystem architecture.
• Coordinate internal technical resources (electronic, mechanical, thermal, SW, etc.) and third parties for the flawless procurement of units/subsystems.
• Support the Procurement Manager to ensure that all procurements are completed on‑time, within scope and within the allocated budget.
• Prepare documentation relevant to the assigned tasks.
• Support discussions with external suppliers.
• Support reviews with customers.
• Support the Payload Engineering Manager with payload functional analyses and trade‑offs, interfaces definition and verification, analysis of the performances and design justification.
• Coordinate the requirement verification activities and the preparation of the verification control document.

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.

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