Mission Operations System Engineer

Description

Start date: ASAP

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

Working hours: full time, 40h/week

Submission deadline: 2026-03-24

About SSC Space

Welcome to SSC – 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 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 a Mission Operations System Engineer. We are looking for an experienced engineer to join a core team supporting a Mission Operations System within a European institutional ground segment environment.

This role combines system engineering, integration and verification, DevOps lifecycle management, anomaly investigation, and operational support. You will contribute directly to systems used for spacecraft monitoring and control.

Security

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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

• more than 5 years of experience in ground segment, mission operations, or mission control systems
• Strong system engineering background (requirements, architecture, interfaces)
• Experience in integration and verification of complex systems
• Experience in structured engineering environments with formal reviews
• Solid Linux engineering experience
• Experience with configuration management and CI/CD practices
• Knowledgeable in Java and/or C/C++, scripting (Bash/Python), SQL (MariaDB/MySQL), Git, CI/CD (Jenkins/GitLab), Docker, build tools (Maven/Gradle), SysML/UML, CCSDS/ECSS PUS, and Linux/Windows environments.
• Experience with ESA ground segment tools or similar mission control product suites is a strong advantage
  
  

Responsibilities

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• Define and manage system requirements, architecture, interfaces, and traceability.
• Support formal review milestones (PDR, CDR, TRR, TRB) and maintain controlled technical documentation.
• Define integration and verification strategies across the system lifecycle.
• Develop and execute test scenarios, procedures, and formal test campaigns.
• Produce verification evidence, test reports, and compliance documentation.
• Investigate anomalies, regressions, and non‑conformances end‑to‑end.
• Identify root causes across subsystems and coordinate resolution with engineering teams.
• Support change management activities and system evolution.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines, repositories, and automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Support operational rehearsals, critical activities, and provide technical support to users.
  
  

Benefits

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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.