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.
Requirements

Specific qualification requirements
- A PhD in Planetary Science or a related discipline (e.g., Astronomy, Physics).
- Active researcher in planetary science.
- Familiarity with the science community and expertise in a field relevant for the mission(s).
- Connected and with good reputation in the planetary science community, with which s/he will have to interact regularly.
- Experience in coordinating internal/external stakeholders on scientific projects.
- Experience in science operations for planetary missions or expertise in space instrumentation.
- Good planning and organisation skills, team spirit and ability to work in an international environment.
- Proficiency with at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python).
- Be fluent in spoken and written English.
- Good communication skills.
- Good team working skills.

Legal and Security Requiremen

📌 Science Operations Scientist (Madrid)
🏢 Swedish Space
📍 Madrid