System Engineer for Next-Generation European Space Projects

Description

Start date: ASAP

Location: Gilching/Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany or Darmstadt, Germany

Working hours: full time, 40h/week

Submission deadline: 2026-03-15

About SSC Space

Welcome to SSC Space - 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 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 as System Engineer for next-generation European Space Projects! We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

Security

In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the candidate has to hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

Requirements

• A university degree in computer science, engineering or in a similar subject
• Proficient in Java, Apache Karaf (OSGi) Framework, OSGi methodology and Kubernetes

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• DevSecOps mindset and experience in CI/CD pipelines based on Nexus, Jenkins, Gitlab and Docker
• Experience in agile software development lifecycles, with the Atlassian Tool Suite
• Experience in Linux environments and supplementary scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python)
• Fluency in English
• The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:
• Experience in web-frontend development based on the React framework
• Experience in Apache Service Mix platform and Apache Kafka
• EU nationality required
  

Responsibilities

• Develop the Monitoring & Control System for next-generation ESA and EUMETSAT missions
• Design and implement sub-components of the system in compliance with the overall system architecture
• Create technical documentation of the implementation, ensuring proper in-code documentation, Wiki documentation, and UML models
• Support proactive evolution of current technology stack throughout the initial development phase and subsequent maintenance phase
  
  

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Benefits

What we offer:

• Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.
• Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
• Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
• Supportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized
• Rewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.
  
  

Our Values

SSC Space is a leading global provider of advanced space services, with more than 50 years of experience. We help space organizations, research institutes, commercial and institutional actors from all over the world to get access to space.

With local presence on all continents and about 750 committed employees, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications and satellite control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services and flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions.

We help Earth benefit from space. Learn more at sscspace.com

📌 Please submit your application and all supporting documents in English.