Mission Planning Systems Engineer (m/f/d)

Description Start Date : September 2026

Location: GSOC, Gilching, Germany

Working hours: full time, 40h/week

Requirement : EU Citizenship

Submission Deadline: 2026-08-31

About SSC Space 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 Mission Planning Systems Engineer. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

Security In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the candidate has to hold a European 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

• Knowledge of operation of spacecraft control systems, Operations preparation and routine operations of LEO satellite systems
• A degree in Aerospace engineering, Computer science or in a similar subject
• Experience in scripting using Python and VB and willingness to improve and automate workflows
• Database knowledge (MySQL)
• Experience in Windows Server maintenance
• Experience in defining, verifying, and validating (contingency) procedures related to operations
• Fluent in English, both in speech and writing

Responsibilities Support mission planning activities for different LEO missions in GSOC

• Monitor the computer systems which generate the mission timeline depending on mission Agreements
• Intervene and correct when issues with the system occur
• Coordinate with different teams for any activity out of the nominal (e.g. special activities, tests, etc.)
• Update documentation and procedures for both nominal and contingency situations
• Investigate off-nominal behavior and find solutions
• Regular statistical analyses
• Testing, reporting, and implementation/deployment of new MP application versions, workflows, or operational concepts

Maintenance of MPS server

• Test, setup, and deploy new operational server versions when necessary
• Monitor server status and react in case of issues
• Continuously improve operational tools
• Regular archiving of data
• Regular maintenance activities

Support 24/7 On-Call service on a weekly basis Benefits

• What we offer:

• Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.

• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.

• Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.

• Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.

• Supportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized

• Rewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.

• Our Values: 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 750 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

📌 Please submit your application and all supporting documents in English.