Pre-sales Solution Architect

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, 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 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 Presales Technical Solution Architect in our team. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

As a Pre‑Sales Technical Solution Architect, you shape SSC Space’s most complex customer missions. You sit at the intersection of Sales, Business Units, and Group IT - turning opportunities into secure, scalable, and cost‑efficient solutions aligned with our architectural strategy.

Requirements You are a collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across functions and disciplines, building strong relationships with Sales, engineering, operations, and service delivery. You combine deep technical expertise with a solution-oriented mindset and can communicate complex architectures clearly to both technical specialists and executive stakeholders.

• Strong background in network architecture (routing, switching, VPN, segmentation, firewalls).
• Broad infrastructure knowledge across core IT services.
• Experience with hybrid environments and integration patterns.
• Security‑by‑design mindset.
• Pre‑sales experience
• Ability to communicate complex solutions to both technical and executive audiences.

If you also have experience in the following it’s considered merit

• ITIL familiarity
• Certifications: CCNP/CCIE, AWS/Azure, ITIL, TOGAF

Responsibilities This is a customer facing architecture role where you influence early, reduce delivery risk, and ensure that what we sell can be delivered sustainably through Group IT. You act as a trusted technical advisor in pre-sales, shaping end‑to‑end architectural solutions together with Sales, Business Units, and internal delivery teams. The role includes accountability for architectural alignment, security, and feasibility, as well as the mandate to challenge and escalate solutions that conflict with architectural principles or compliance requirements. A key part of the role is ensuring a smooth transition from bid to delivery with complete documentation and service readiness.

• Lead solution architecture for customer missions and projects during pre-sales.

• Own end-to-end architecture solutions across:

• Network (LAN/WAN, SD WAN, routing, segmentation, VPN, firewalls, automation)

• Infrastructure & platforms (hybrid/cloud, AWS, automation, storage, backup, integration)

• Ensure alignment with SSC Space architecture principles and reference designs.

• Partner with Sales and Business Units to shape solution options and tradeoffs.

• Translate customer needs into clear architectural recommendations.

• Provide technical input for bids, SoWs, and RFP/RFI responses.

• Validate feasibility with engineering and operations teams.

• Produce high quality estimates (BOM, high level design, effort, capacity).

• Identify risks, dependencies, and compliance considerations early.

• Maintain reusable patterns and standard components.

• Ensure smooth handover to delivery teams with complete documentation and readiness.

• Create, maintain and update Service description for IT services in close collaboration with Service Delivery manager.

Benefits 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.

Location

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

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 to 2026-08-23, 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 security screening. These controls are based on the role that you will fulfill within the company, for this specific role Swedish citizenship is required.

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