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 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 as Embedded Software Engineer. We are looking for a dedicated Embedded Software Engineer who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.
Overview
As part of the service to the ESA Programmatic IT Section you will be one of the System Analyst in the Infrastructure and Cybersecurity (I\&C) team.
The I\&C sub-unit provides IT services, solutions and consultancy in scientific and operations IT infrastructure and cybersecurity across the department. I\&C also designs, operates, maintains and evolves this scientific and operations IT infrastructure. Infrastructure main areas are:
Science data storage, preservation and distribution
Science data processing
Datacentre \& common Science and Operations Department (SCI-S) IT infrastructure
Science research environments
Cosmos portal and services IT infrastructure
IT Security
Requirements The following skills are required: Master Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent qualification with at least 4 years of relevant experience.*
Storage: NetApp and if possible experience with large storage infrastructures. In particular experience with OnTap, FabricPool and Storage Grid.
Strong Linux System administration experience, especially on Red Hat Enterprise Linux .
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Service design, deployment and lifecycle management
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Monitoring, logging and performance tuning
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Backup, restore and disaster recovery procedures
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Patch management and platform upgrades
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Security hardening and access control
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Scripting and automation for operational efficiency (Shell, Python)
Networking
Be fluent in spoken and written English.
Other skills not fully required but valued are: Deployment automation (Puppet, Ansible, Terraform*).
Monitoring.
Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in Spain without the need to obtain a work visa. Only European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and SWISS citizens can be employed by SSC Space Iberia in Spain.*
Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. SSC Space Iberia will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA.
In line with ESA’s security requirements, prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to SSC Space Iberia a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident, and Aurora will validate your employment history.
Responsibilities You will have the following responsibilities:* Assist in defining IT Infrastructure requirements into solutions.
Supporting and maintaining ESA’s science IT infrastructures.
Support users via the Service Desk.
Ensure good documentation on supporting and enhancing the IT infrastructure.
Benefits
All employees receive good remuneration in line with function and experience.
When autonomous then teleworking can often be utilised.
Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands.
The standard working hours are 40 per week.
There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday.
Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included.
SSC Space Netherlands contributes 15,4% of pensionable salary to a company pension scheme and employees can optionally make additional contributions.
To be considered for this Position
Prior to 2026-03-09, please apply via our Job Application form.
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Outro
SSC Space 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 help Earth benefit from space. Learn more at sscspace.com