Technical Project Manager – Systems Engineering

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. SSC Space 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 an engineer who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with project leadership? Are you ready to join us on our mission to help Earth benefit from space?

We are now looking for a Technical Project Manager – Systems Engineering who shares our core values of Customer Passion, Collaboration, Care, Curiosity and Courage. In this role, you will combine systems engineering with technical project management. You will lead projects from planning through delivery, coordinate technical disciplines, and ensure that customer requirements are translated into practical and reliable technical solutions. To succeed in this role, we believe you have:

• An engineering background, preferably with a university degree in engineering or another relevant technical field.
• Professional experience in systems engineering and working with complex technical systems.
• Technical knowledge within at least one relevant engineering discipline, such as mechanical engineering, software or electronics.
• Experience in project management or in leading technical work packages, projects or multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• The ability to understand customer requirements and translate them into technical scope, plans and deliverables.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience from the space industry or another environment involving complex, safety-criticalor multidisciplinary systems is considered an advantage.

• Leading and coordinating technical pro jects in line with contractual commitments, scope, budget, schedule and quality requirements.
• Providing technical leadership and system-level guidance throughout project planning and execution.
• Coordinating different engineering disciplines and ensuring that technical interfaces, dependencies and requirements are properly managed.
• Identifying and managing technical, commercial and schedule-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Building trusted customer relationships and acting as a key point of contact for technical and project-related matters.
• Managing essential project activities, including planning, progress reporting, documentation, financial follow-upand invoicing.

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 allowanceof SEK 5,000 per year.
• Healthbenefits 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.

Location This is a full-time, permanent position based at our office in either Solna or Kiruna.

Further information 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.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 2026-10-18, 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. This allows us to manage the process efficiently and give each application the attention it deserves. 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.

This position requires approved pre-employment screening. These controls are based on the role that you will fulfill within the company. Additional requirements regarding citizenship may apply.

We help Earth benefit from Space 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