Flight Safety Engineer – Esrange Space Center

About the Position

Flight Safety Engineer – Esrange Space Center

Esrange (SE)•Sweden•Permanent

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, spacecraft consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, and much more.

Would you like to help develop a workplace where people, technology, and space come together? At SSC Space, you will have the opportunity to contribute to something that truly makes a difference – Help Earth Benefit from Space.

We are now looking for a Flight Safety Engineer who shares our values – Customer Passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage – and wants to play an important role in our continued growth and development within space technology and launch operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate flight trajectories, impact areas, and permits, ensuring that operations are carried out without risk to people, wildlife, or the environment.
• Work closely with external stakeholders, including authorities and other partners, where effective communication and collaboration are essential to ensuring smooth operations.
• Serve as an important link between Esrange and the outside world, helping to build understanding of and confidence in our activities.
• Be actively involved on site during launches, ensuring that everything proceeds according to plan.

Requirements

• Analytical and structured, with a strong understanding of systems.
• Enjoy collaborating with both regulatory authorities and local stakeholders.
• Have strong communication skills in both Swedish and English.
• Enjoy working both theoretically and practically.
• Be flexible and willing to participate in campaigns outside regular working hours.

We Offer

• A unique opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects and play an active role in both the Swedish and international space industry.
• An excellent opportunity for personal and career development.
• An exciting, international workplace characterized by an open atmosphere and proud employees all over the world.

Additional benefits

• Extra paid leave throughout the year, amounting to 6-11 extra days depending on the calendar.
• Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year.
• Health benefits such as voluntary health insurance and regular health checks for eligible employees.
• Access to a benefit bike through a tax-efficient leasing program.
• Convenient staff transportation between Kiruna and Esrange Space Center at a subsidized cost.
• Support for employee-driven activities that promote connection, health, and culture across teams.
• Collective Agreement, including good pensions plans, parental pay and insurance.

About the Company

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 800 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.

Next Step

If this opportunity sparks your interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible! We review applications continuously and will conduct interviews throughout the process. You can submit your application up until 2026-11-23, which is the latest possible date for consideration. Please note, however, that the position may be filled before this date, and the advertisement may therefore close earlier. When applying, please include your CV. While you are welcome to include a brief personal note or letter, our evaluation will primarily focus on your skills and qualifications as outlined in your CV, ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process.

Please note that a background check and security interview will be conducted as part of the recruitment process prior to employment.