Mechatronic Engineer System Engineer

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

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, in aerospace engineering, or mechatronic engineering.
• At least 4 years of experience in mechanism/mechatronic engineering.
• Recognized experience in developing mechanism products (specification, design, verification).
• Experience in model-based design and capability to develop simplified mathematical models to justify the design concepts.
• Working level fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Good communication, cooperation and organization skills, willingness to take responsibility.
• Good analytical and system-oriented thinking.
• Awareness for costs and schedule.

Experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial

• Control system design (MATLAB and Simulink).
• Real time control (LabView).
• Knowledge of ECSS standards related to structures and to mechanisms design and verification is a plus.
• Multibody simulation (ADAMS) is a plus.
• CAD modelling is a plus.

The ideal candidate has worked on complex sub-systems, with a background in mechatronic engineering and has experience working on mechanism design, development, and testing. Tasks

• Breakdown of the technical requirements to subsystems/equipment, generate technical specifications for subsystems/equipment.

• Design and verification of control systems (Matlab/Simulink environment) based on electric actuators, and sensors.

• Calibration of control systems using the hardware.

• Performance and functional testing control systems in real-time (LabView and Simulink Environment) working with the hardware.

• Support in the definition of technical solutions to be implemented in the design of the mechanism (mechanical, thermal, actuation and control fields) to fulfill the requirements, from the concept definition to the detailed design to be developed by the specialist team.

• Support in definition and implementation of the development and verification approach, establish the corresponding documents, i.e., design development & verification plans, test plans, design justification documents, interface control documents, verification control documents, etc.

• Support in the management of technical interfaces with customers, project partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration package, recognizing the value of your skills and expertise.

• Uniquecareer opportunities, including the possibility of working in other countries with our SSC Group.

• Personalizedtraining and development programmes.

To be considered for this PositionPrior to 2026-06-30, please apply via our Job Application form. If not directly interested, feel free to share this Job Vacancy with your friends!