Ground Safety Engineer

Do you want to be part of creating history in Swedish Space Industry? In the near future we will launch satellites from Esrange outside of Kiruna in the North of Sweden. Now there is a unique opportunity for you to be part of the operation of the new rocket motor test sites.  

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES  

As a Ground Safety Engineer, you will be part of our safety and operations team. You will handle ground safety in all aspects, with a focus on the rocket engine test stands where rocket engine tests are being conducted daily. You will be involved in the test activities and develop a deep knowledge of rocket engine operations and different test procedures. Together with our customer and the rest of the department you will establish and maintain routines for all hazardous activities.   

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  

To enjoy the role as Ground Safety Engineer, we believe you have a master’s degree in a technical field or equivalent and can understand complex processes. You are an experienced engineer, extra merit with experience from working in the industry with similar roles such as Safety Engineer or Process Engineer with knowledge of Swedish safety & health and other legislations. You have experience and have work with process risk assessment, quality and safety. You will deal with pressurized systems, chemical systems, cryogenic systems, hazardous materials and explosive systems, analyzing and documenting new systems and procedures. You have professional proficiency in English and strong organizational and communication skills. Driving license is a requirement and being fluent in Swedish is an extra merit.  

  WE OFFER YOU  

• A unique opportunity to be part of the operational team handling daily operations in our rocket engine test stands 
• An exciting position in a market space with continuous change and big challenges  
• A workplace characterized by an open atmosphere and proud employees all over the world  
• Opportunity for personal development  
• An organized introduction program where you will learn more about our services, customers and SSC  
• We are professionals in space; come and join us on our exciting journey into the future!  

  LOCATION  

Esrange Space Center.  

NEXT STEP  

Are you interested in this challenging position within an international work environment in a successful company? Please apply using your CV and personal letter by clicking the apply button below. We evaluate all applications continuously.   

This position requires a background control and security interview before employment. 

WE HELP EARTH BENEFIT FROM SPACE  

SSC is a leading global provider of advanced space services with more than fifty years of experience. Since our start pioneering scientific rocket launches in northern Sweden, we have grown into a renowned, full-service supplier of state-of-the-art space engineering, satellite and launch services to commercial and institutional customers worldwide