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Range Safety Officer Trainee – Esrange Space Center
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Temporary, Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Personal and Career Development, International Workplace
Posted 35d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The trainee will support the Range Safety Office in reviewing flight and ground safety analyses for rocket, balloon, and satellite operations. They will assist in risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and the development of safety processes and documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field and be fluent in both Swedish and English. A proactive attitude, strong analytical skills, and a valid driver's license are required.
Full job description
At SSC Space, we help Earth benefit from space. From satellite communications and rocket launches to advanced testing and space services, our work supports customers around the world and contributes to the future of space exploration. At Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Every launch, test and operation depends on thorough safety assessments and careful planning. As a Range Safety Officer Trainee, you will join our experienced Range Safety Office and learn how safety is managed for rocket, balloon and future satellite launch operations. Working alongside three experienced Range Safety Officers, you will gradually take part in safety reviews, risk assessments and regulatory work while building specialist knowledge in one of the world's most unique space environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who wants to develop into a specialist within mission safety and risk management.
We believe you are at the beginning of your career and have a strong interest in mission safety, risk management and the space industry.
To succeed in this role, you have:
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or another relevant technical field.
An interest in safety engineering, risk analysis or mission assurance.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate complex technical information.
A structured way of working and good communication skills.
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced specialists.
Fluency in both Swedish and English.
A valid driver's license.
It is considered an advantage if you have knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas:
Safety work in high-risk or highly regulated environments.
Handling of hazardous materials or explosives.
Rocket or balloon trajectory modelling.
Aerospace regulations.
Flight termination systems.
Risk analysis or systems engineering.
Support the Range Safety Office in reviewing flight and ground safety analyses for missions conducted at Esrange Space Center.
Assist in risk assessments and safety evaluations for rocket, balloon and future satellite launch operations.
Contribute to the maintenance and continuous development of the Range Safety Office's processes, documentation and safety structure.
Participate in regulatory and compliance work related to range safety and mission operations.
Support communication with authorities and other stakeholders regarding safety-related matters.
Work closely with experienced Range Safety Officers and gradually develop the competence required to independently contribute to safety reviews.
Help promote a strong and consistent safety culture across SSC Space.
We offer you
A unique opportunity toget insight intodifferent safety critical missions conductedforthe 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.
Location This is a full-time, six-month fixed-term position (September–January) based at Esrange Space Center in Kiruna.
Further information For questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact: Marko Kohberg, Head of Safety +46 70 2952 444
Klas Nehrman, Team Lead Range Safety Office +46 76 764 8445 For questions regarding employment terms or union-related matters, you are welcome to contact our union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: [email protected] Unionen: [email protected]
Next steps If this opportunity sparks your interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible! You can submit your application up until 2026-08-16, which is the latest possible date for consideration. 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.
Due to the summer holiday period, we will resume this recruitment in August. Feedback may therefore take longer than usual, and we appreciate your understanding during the summer.
This is a security-classified position, and we will require a background check prior to employment.
We help Earth benefit from space Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) 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 700 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
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SSC Space (former Swedish Space Corporation) 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 750 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 enable successful space projects within Earth observation, telecommunications, security, meteorology, navigation and positioning, scientific research and other applications.
Among our strongest assets are Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden, set out to be a leading provider of satellite launch services from mainland Europe, as well as one of the world’s largest commercial ground station networks for satellite communications.
Offices: P.O. Box 4207, Solna, SE-17104, SE · Esrange Space Center, Jukkasjärvi, Norrbotten 981 91, SE · Spring House Innovation Park, 727 Norristown Rd Building 8, Suite 310, Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania 19002, US · Autopista Los Libertadores, Km 28, Colina Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan 9340000, CL · Robert-bosch-strasse 16 A, Darmstadt, D-64293, DE
Advanced space servicesground stationrocket testingspacecraft mission supportscience and launch servicessatellite launchand satelllite communicationLogisticsTransportationAutomotive
SSC Space (former Swedish Space Corporation) 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 750 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 enable successful space projects within Earth observation, telecommunications, security, meteorology, navigation and positioning, scientific research and other applications.
Among our strongest assets are Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden, set out to be a leading provider of satellite launch services from mainland Europe, as well as one of the world’s largest commercial ground station networks for satellite communications.
Offices: P.O. Box 4207, Solna, SE-17104, SE · Esrange Space Center, Jukkasjärvi, Norrbotten 981 91, SE · Spring House Innovation Park, 727 Norristown Rd Building 8, Suite 310, Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania 19002, US · Autopista Los Libertadores, Km 28, Colina Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan 9340000, CL · Robert-bosch-strasse 16 A, Darmstadt, D-64293, DE
Advanced space servicesground stationrocket testingspacecraft mission supportscience and launch servicessatellite launchand satelllite communicationLogisticsTransportationAutomotive