Ground Segment System Engineer (f/m/d)

Description

Start Date : July 2026
Location : Darmstadt, Germany (on-site and remote within EUMETSAT Member States)
Working hours : full time, 40h/week
Requirement : EU Citizenship
Submission Deadline : 2026-3-29

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 Ground Segment System Engineer and support our services in Eumetsat Darmstadt. The role involves collaboration with international engineering teams and participation in several concurrent satellite programmes. Work is performed partly on-site at EUMETSAT headquarters in Darmstadt and partly remotely depending on project needs. 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

• Degree in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
• Experience with systems/project engineering for complex systems
• Knowledge of the full system lifecycle and engineering documentation (including requirements, design, integration, validation, operations)
• Familiarity with project management practices and tools
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
• Experience with satellite ground segment or data processing systems
• Knowledge of ECSS, requirements management, or MBSE tools
• Familiarity with verification campaigns or system integration activities

Responsibilities

• Support system engineering activities for ground segment services and infrastructure
• Define and maintain system and service requirements, including traceability
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as design documents, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), verification plans, and test specifications
• Contribute to integration, verification, and validation activities for ground segment upgrades
• Support project planning, scheduling, and risk management across multiple programmes
• Participate in technical reviews and coordination meetings
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Multi-Mission Element (MME) services
• Provide inputs to programme planning, reporting, and documentation activities
• Support internal proof-of-concept developments using AI/ML where relevant

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.