Space Segment Engineering at SSC Space US

Noordwijk, South Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Space Segment Design, Development, Verification, Engineering Support, Industrial Reviews, Procurement Activities, Architecture Definition, Requirements Engineering, Functional Architecture, Physical Architecture, Design Trade-off Analysis, Interface Definition, Technical Risk Assessment, Milestone Reviews, Technical Assessment, Review Comments Preparation

Industry

Aviation & Aerospace

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. * Work experience in the Space domain will be an asset * MSc, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant technical or scientific discipline will be an asset * Need to be an EU national and eligible to obtain EU Personal Security Clearance * Requires travel (approx. 20 European business trips per year) * A good knowledge of the English language. Other languages are an asset. Legal and Security Requirements * All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands. * Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. SSC Space Netherlands will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. * Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to SSC Space Netherlands a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. The Contractor shall: - Provide Engineering support related to the space segment design, development and verification. 1. Scope of Technical Support Support shall include space engineering in the following areas * Space segment-related industrial reviews and procurement activities. * Support at segment and subsystem level * Follow and review architecture definition for space segment Activities may include: * Requirements engineering and consolidation * Functional and physical architecture definition * Design trade-off analysis * Interface definition * Technical risk assessment 2. Industrial Milestone Reviews The Contractor shall support ESA in the review of industrial contract technical milestones, including but not limited to: * Space Segment RR (Requirements Review) * Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) * Space Segment PDR * Space Segment CDR * Critical Design Reviews (CDR) * Qualification Reviews (QR) * In-Orbit Validation Review (IOVR) * Service Declaration (SD) This support shall include: * Technical assessment of industrial deliverables * Preparation of review comments 3. Deliverables (non-exhaustive list) The above activities shall result in: * Technical Notes * Review Item Discrepancies (RIDS) * Trade-off Reports * The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class. * Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. * The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. * Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. * SSC Space Netherlands assist with relocation both with support and financially. * SSC Space Netherlands contributes 15,4% of pensionable salary to a company pension scheme and employees can optionally make additional contributions. To be considered for this Position Prior to 2026-04-06, please apply via our Job Application form. If not directly interested, feel free to share this Job Vacancy with your friends!

Responsibilities

The role involves providing engineering support related to the space segment design, development, and verification, including participation in industrial reviews and procurement activities. This support covers segment and subsystem levels, following and reviewing architecture definitions, requirements engineering, trade-off analysis, and interface definition.