Description
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Gilching, Germany
Working Hours: 40 hours/week, 24/7 (3-shift system)
Requirement: EU citizenship
Submission Deadline: 2026-07-10
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 a Spacecraft Controller! We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage. You would support our MultiMission Spacecraft Controller Team in Gilching/Oberpfaffenhofen at GSOC.
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.
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Gilching, Germany
Working Hours: 40 hours/week, 24/7 (3-shift system)
Requirement: EU citizenship
Submission Deadline: 2026-07-10
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 a Spacecraft Controller! We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage. You would support our MultiMission Spacecraft Controller Team in Gilching/Oberpfaffenhofen at GSOC.
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
- Completed technical training or qualification as a technician
- Commitment and willingness to work in a 24/7 shift system
- Experience in monitoring process workflows
- Experience in telecommunications or space industry is desirable
- Fluent in English
- Due to the specific requirements of the missions, proof of European citizenship is required for this position. Additionally, a security clearance will be conducted at the time of hiring.
