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. We are looking for a dedicated professional who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.
OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician to support the Microwave Laboratory, the Antenna Laboratory and Payload
Laboratory. These labs are very different but have RF and microwave measurements in common. This role is strongly hands-on and operational, facilitating engineers and customers. In other words: keep the labs ready to work in, support test preparation and support test execution.
The following background/experience is required:
Experience that is nice to have:- ISO accreditation experience and ISO auditing experience.
- Experience with ESTEC site services.
- Knowledge on ECSS-Q-ST-70-61 (wires, terminals, crimping, etc.).
- Knowledge on UPS systems.
- Experience on RF system testing activities: from initial feasibility assessment to assembly/integration, testing, reporting.
- +5 years’ experience in similar lab environment.
Personal Attributes:- Highly structured, methodical, and safety-oriented.
- Positive attitude and constructive mind.
- Proactive and comfortable enforcing laboratory discipline.
- Service-minded and reliable.
- Able to work independently.
- Not afraid to, from time to time, make dirty hands or do physical work.
- Flexible and willing to support multiple laboratories with different managers.
Legal and Security Requirements:
- Only European Union (EU) citizens can be employed by SSC Space Netherlands for this specific position.
- Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. SSC Space Netherlands 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 Netherlands a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident, and SSC Space Netherlands will validate your employment history.
General tasks for all three labs:
- Manage calibration of RF and microwave hardware with external contractor (track validity, coordinate shipment, register).
- Coordinate with external/internal contractor the maintenance services for thermal installations (e.g. TVAC's), electromechanical installations, positioner systems and safety and working aids.
- Support compliance of cleanroom and chemical storage.
- Maintain order and safety in the labs, keep lab consumables available.
- Keep systems for inventory and asset control up to date, support audits and inspections.
- Keep track of the condition of (electrical) instruments and organise repairs, disposal, procurement.
- Cable assembly and harness preparation (routing, crimping, integration).
- Soldering and rework of electronic components and assemblies.
- Basic knowledge on RF components (e.g. LNA, filter, PA, mixer, coupler) with a variety of equipment (e.g. vector network analysers, power meters, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes).
- Support users of the facilities, instruct on tidiness, safe operation, good practices, assist in setting up the facility.
- Coordination of electrical; inspections with external contractor.
- The selected candidate will receive a competitive remuneration.
- 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 PositionPrior to 2026-06-30, please apply via our Job Application form.If not directly interested, feel free to share this Job Vacancy with your friends!OutroSSC 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
