Senior Space Mechanic 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 Business Unit in Milan or Torino.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in informatics or Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience as embedded software engineer.
• High level of flexibility, willingness to work in teams and ability to keep tight schedules.
• High motivation, pro‑active working approach and strong sense of responsibility.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Desired Skills

• Embedded C Software design/development
• Familiarity with software‑level requirements capture, analysis and verification techniques
• Experience in hardware/software integration phase
• Experience with SW‑applicable development standards (ECSS)
• Experience in of UML design
• Experience in the Code Version Control tools (e.g. svn, git)
• Experience in the usage of DOORS
• Experience in the usage of IBM Rhapsody (Model‑Based design and autocode)
• Experience with Software Validation Facilities (SVF)
• Experience with one or more of the chipsets and CPU architectures used in space (e.g. SPARC Leon, PowerPC, ARM, RISC‑V)
• Experience in Software Static Analysis and related tools (e.g. PC‑Lint, Understand, LDRA, Polyspace)
• Experience with tools used for test preparation and execution (e.g. CCS, ECHO, VectorCAST/Cover, TestRT)
• Knowledge of one or more of the protocols used in space (e.g. CANBus, MIL‑STD‑1553, Space‑wire)
• Knowledge of packet based communication protocols (e.g. CCSDS, ECSS PUS)
• Knowledge of RTOS (e.g. RTEMS)
• Knowledge of CD/CI practices

Responsibilities

• Definition of the architecture, design and development of the Software (Boot SW, Drivers and Application Software) for the On‑Board Computers developed by OHB‑I
• Integration of the Software with the On‑Board Computers
• Preparation of the On‑Board Software Verification and Validation Plan
• Preparation of the On‑Board Software Test Design and Procedures for the different test levels
• Preparation of the test scripts and test tools
• Satellite Reference Database preparation
• Software Test Campaign execution and reporting
• Support to AIT/AIV team during Integration, Validation and Testing campaigns
• Participation to the technical reviews with the customers.

Benefits

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

Application

To be considered for this position prior to 2026‑06‑30, please apply via our Job Application form. If not directly interested, feel free to share this job vacancy with your friends!