AIT Engineer – Medium-Sized Telescope Systems

Description 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, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion 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 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. We are looking for a dedicated professional who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage

Requirements

• Master’s degree or comparable in Aerospace Engineering or similar.
• Professional experience of at least 3 years in the domain of AIT.
• Confidence with Space Business documentation, such as Satellite/Payload/Equipment User Manual’s, Architecture, Design and Test Requirements, Procedures, Assembly Drawings and similar.
• Understanding of issues, identification of root causes, definition of solutions.
• Good interpersonal skills both internally with colleagues and externally with the customer.
• Good reporting capabilities and easy communication to the Management.
• Availability to execute work also in long term missions, as per the Environmental or Launch Campaign.
• Available to work in multiple shifts or at weekends and bank holidays, when necessary for the achievement of Project milestones.
• Knowledge of the quality principles which apply to the Space Business, inside and outside a Clean Room.
• Use of the MS Office tools, including MS Project. Use of CAD Viewer software.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities As an AIT Engineer, you will:

• Execute Integration & Test activities of medium-sized telescopes, including opto-mechanical subsystems, both in-house and on-site.
• Conduct optical alignment and calibration, working closely with optical and system engineers to ensure high-precision setup.
• Prepare AIT documentation, including test procedures, integration workflows, reports and as-run procedures.
• Handle critical assemblies, including optical mounts, structural elements, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Participate in night observation campaigns and system verification tests under real sky conditions.
• Support technical reviews and meetings, contributing to design improvement feedback based on hands-on test results.
• Coordinate with logistics and operations teams for the setup and support of site installation missions globally.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package, recognizing the value of your skills and expertise.
• Unique career opportunities, including the possibility of working in other countries with our SSC Group.
• Personalized training and development programmes.

To be considered for this PositionPrior to 2026-09-15, please apply via our Job Application form.

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