Project Manager Orbital Launch

Do you want to be part of creating history in Swedish Space Industry? In 2021, we plan to 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 preparation and operation of the new satellite launcher site and the new rocket motor test capabilities currently under construction.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITES
As a Project Manager you will be part of expanding our business and implement services for rocket tests, reusability, and satellite launching capability at Esrange Space Center. We are currently in a very intense implementation phase where you will lead establishment projects to enable our new services. Eventually you will also run operational projects with service delivery to our customers. This position offers many social contacts, challenges and opportunities for personal and technical development. We are now looking for a driven and engaged Project Manager.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We are looking for you who have experience from project management and enjoy a leading position. You are organized, meet deadlines and think it’s important with communication and feedback. We believe you hold a master’s or a bachelor’s degree in a technical field or corresponding experience. Since you will work with colleagues and customers around the globe you are fluent in English and likes to build and maintain business relations. You work well under pressure and love challenges. And of course you find space activities just as exciting as we do.  

 

WE OFFER YOU

• A unique opportunity to be part of the establishment of Sweden’s first orbital launch service
• 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!

Your experience together with your personal abilities will be critical to our success. If you have the right professional and individual skills, please don’t hesitate to send in your application already today!

 

LOCATION
We offer a permanent position. Daytime 40h/week.

Your workplace will be at Esrange/Kiruna. Esrange Space Center is the launch and operations facility of SSC, located outside Kiruna in the north of Sweden. At Esrange we have excellent launching facilities and provide services to scientists and space organizations worldwide.

 

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.

For more information about this position, please contact: Mats Tyni, VP Orbital Launch & Rocket Test Phone: +46980-721 77, +4670-574 2177, Email: mats.tyni@sscspace.com

 


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.