Software Engineer - Solna, Stockholm County

Description · 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 experti ...

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Description
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 Software Engineer in our team. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

Requirements
YOUR ROLE

At SSC Connect we enable global satellite communication, and you will be part of the Software unit that makes it happen.

As our Software Engineer, you'll develop and maintain the critical systems that keep our customers connected with their satellites every day.

What You'll Do

• Design, build andmaintainhigh-quality code for new and existing software applications powering SSC's services.
• Improve automation for software testing,deploymentand delivery pipelines.
• Enhance system observability by developing solutions for monitoring,loggingand alerting.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our agile ways of working.
• Support live missions and ensure the operational reliability of our systems.

Responsibilities
WHO YOU ARE

You are someone who cares about your systems, your users and your colleagues.

You have a creative yet structured mindset, and you're motivated by solving complex problems and finding efficient solutions. You're comfortable taking initiatives, working both independently and collaboratively, and you enjoy transforming ideas into robust and scalable solutions.

We believe you have a BSc or similar degree in Computer Science or Engineering and several years of experience in software development.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Solid knowledge of Linux environments.
• Proven experience in C++.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

We also value if you have:

• Experience in Python and/or Go.
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience building scalable and reliable infrastructure on cloud platforms.
• Experience with message bus technologies.
• Experience with databases (SQL).
• Interest or experience within the space industry.

Additional information:

Due to the high security classification of this role, EU citizenship is required and a background check will be conducted prior to employment.

This role is critical to SSC's operational services and may include participation in an on-call rotation (up to one week per month).

Benefits
LOCATION

This is a full time, permanent position based in Solna or Kiruna, with a hybrid work model requiring three days per week at the office.

WE OFFER YOU

• 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

• In 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 eligible 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.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For questions regarding employment terms or union-related matters, you are welcome to contact our union representatives:

Sveriges Ingenjörer: SverigesIngenjorer-

Unionen:

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 , which is the latest possible date for consideration.

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.

WE 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