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 integral 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.

Overview

Ariel is the first space mission dedicated to measuring the chemical composition and thermal structures of a large well constructed sample of transiting and eclipsing exoplanets, enabling planetary science far beyond the boundaries of the Solar System.

The Ariel science operations center has completed a requirements review and is in the phase of designing and prototyping the software subsystems and understanding how to integrate software from the scientific consortium.

Requirements

Essential

- Master’s degree in Computer Science,



Software Engineering, Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
- Strong Java software engineering experience (Java 8 and/or modern Java versions).
- Strong experience with Linux, Shell Scripting and Git.
- Good knowledge of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
- Experience with modern software architectures and technologies, including Spring Boot, microservices, Docker/Podman and Kubernetes.
- Good understanding of software requirements and testing.
- Excellent communication skills, particularly when working with technical and scientific stakeholders, and a good command of English.

Desirable:
- Knowledge of Python/Jupyter, CI/CD or GitOps tools (e.g. Jenkins, Harness, ArgoCD), and/or front-end technologies (JavaScript/Angular).
- Experience with large-scale/scientific datasets, scientific processing pipelines or ESA/space missions.

Legal and Security Requirements

- All applicants must be legally allowed to work in Spain without the need to obtain a work visa. Only European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and SWISS citizens can be employed by SSC Space Iberia in Spain.
- Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. SSC Space Iberia will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA.
- In line with ESA’s security requirements, prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to SSC Space Iberia a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident, and Aurora will validate your employment history.

📌 Senior JAVA Software Developer (España)
🏢 SSC Space
📍 España