Description
Start Date: November 2026
Location: Darmstadt, Germany
Working Hours: Full time, 40h/week
Requirement: EU citizenship
Submission Deadline: 2026-08-09
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 Operations Tools Engineer! We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage to join our Team.
Security:
In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the preference is that the candidate should hold an EU 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: November 2026
Location: Darmstadt, Germany
Working Hours: Full time, 40h/week
Requirement: EU citizenship
Submission Deadline: 2026-08-09
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 Operations Tools Engineer! We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage to join our Team.
Security:
In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the preference is that the candidate should hold an EU 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
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics
- Good programming skills using Bash/Linux and Python
- Programming skills in other languages like C++ and freemarker is an advantage
- Knowledge of automation tools, preferably MATIS
- Knowledge of SIMSAT environment
- Good knowledge of SCOS-2000 mission control systems
- In depth knowledge of relevant Standards and Protocols (CCSDS and ECSS PUS)
- Familiarity with File Based Operations
- Knowledge of spacecraft operations concept is an advantage
- Knowledge of EGOS-MPS configuration is an advantage
- Fluency in written and spoken English
