Flight Safety Engineer

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 a Flight Safety Engineer. We are looking for a dedicated coworker who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage. YOUR ROLEAs a Flight Safety Engineer, you will be part of our launch safety and operations team.

You will handle flight safety in all aspects, with a focus on the development and operations of the new Launch Complex 3. You will be involved in the test and launch activities of orbital rockets and reusable rocket testing. You will perform safety analysis of the missions to ensure that safety is maintained in all flight phases. You will also be operational during launch campaigns and man a position in the control room.

Your Main Responsibilities Will IncludePerform pre-mission flight safety analysis and prepare a flight safety plan according to the overall pre-mission flight safety process?? Develop test and launch safety policies and procedures?? Responsible for operational flight safety risk management including risk identification, assessment, control, and mitigation activities. ?? Participate in tests and campaigns as an operational flight safety role. ?? Perform flight safety trainings?? Support Project/Mission Manager in any flight safety questions?? Monitor regulations and ensure the organization complies with all relevant safety standards. ??? Participate in projects preparing launches from Esrange by developing the safety systems needed for launch.

?? Support range users in developing flight termination systems that are approved for use at Esrange. Who You AreYou should have a master's degree in a technical or safety-related field. A degree within aerospace engineering is preferred. You are an experienced engineer within your field, extra merit with experience from working with launch operations, trajectory analysis or similar. You also have professional experience using scripting languages. You must be proficient in both Swedish and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Due to the nature of this role, physical presence at Esrange is mandatory and Swedish citizenship is preferred.

We Are Looking For Someone Who IsCustomer and solution-oriented, with a proactive and pragmatic approach to problem-solving. A team player who can build and maintain relationships across teams and external stakeholders. Humble and open-minded, curious to learn from others and openly sharing knowledge. Analytical and disciplined, with a structured and methodical way of working. Accountable, with strong integrity and work ethic. B driver’s license is required for this position. WE OFFER YOU??A unique opportunity to be involved in creating Swedish space history. ? An excellent opportunity for personal and career development.

? An international workplace characterized by an open atmosphere and a challenging work environment that is continuously evolving. ? Additional BenefitsIn addition to vacation and traditional public holidays, we offer extra paid leave throughout the year, such as time off between Christmas and New Year, Ascension Day, 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 eligeble employees. Access to a benefit bike through a tax-efficient leasing program. Support for employee-driven activities that promote connection, health, and culture across teams.

Collective Agreement, including good pensions plans, parental pay and insurance. LOCATION??This is a permanent position with 40 hours/week, located at?Esrange. NEXT STEP??If this opportunity sparks your interest, don’t wait—apply today! Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be conducted continuously. We kindly ask you to submit your CV when applying. 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 the job advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. This allows us to ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process and give each application the attention it deserves. This is a security-classified position and will require a background check prior to employment. Kindly note that due to the summer period, we will start reviewing applications after August 11th. FURTHER INFORMATION For questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact: Ludvig Sjöberg, Launch Safety & Operations Manager : 08 627 6285.

For questions regarding employment terms or union-related matters, you are welcome to contact our union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer : SverigesIngenjorer-AF@sscspace. com Unionen : unionen@sscspace. comWE HELP EARTH BENEFIT FROM SPACE?Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) 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 700 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