Satellite Ground Systems Engineer/Technician

Description

About SSC Space
Welcome to SSC Space, the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology and space.
With space organizations, research institutes, and commercial and institutional customers around the world, SSC Space provides specialist expertise in satellite communications, spacecraft operations, launch services, engineering consultancy, rocket and balloon systems, and much more.
SSC Space also operates one of the world's largest integral networks of satellite ground stations, supporting missions across every continent.
About the Role
This role is focused on Hosting Operations: you will be the local technical owner for hosted customer systems in Arica, responsible for keeping the infrastructure reliable, properly maintained, and operational. The role combines hands‑on work with satellite ground systems, RF, networking, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, incident response, and customer coordination.




You will also provide coordinated support to hosted systems in Santiago and other SSC Space locations when required.

Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on hosted ground systems and supporting infrastructure.
- Monitor and troubleshoot antennas/user terminals, RF paths, network connectivity, power, environmental alarms, and related equipment.
- Coordinate local response and service restoration during technical incidents.
- Support planned maintenance and change activities with customers, GNOC, engineering teams, and vendors.
- Maintain technical documentation, asset records, spare parts, tools, and test equipment.
- Record maintenance activities and incidents in SSC systems.
- Participate in customer meetings and prepare technical and operational reports.
- Support knowledge transfer and cross‑training to ensure operational continuity.

Requirements
- Technical or bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Networking, or

📌 Satellite Ground Systems Engineer/Technician (Arica)
🏢 SSC – Swedish Space
📍 Arica