Software Engineer

Job opportunity Software Engineer Spring House, PA (US)•United States•Permanent Apply Share Description Welcome to SSC – 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 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 a Software Engineer in our Connect Software team. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.     Requirements WHAT YOU WILL DO This is a unique opportunity to help build and maintain products that support the scheduling and control of ground station hardware. You will be part of a skilled agile development team, with team members in Sweden and in the USA. You will work in a dynamic environment and participate in the full software development life cycle of our products. Our customers trust us with their satellite communication. We build fast and reliable services and tools, to ensure that satellite data is transferred safely to the customer. Satellite data has many purposes, from science lab results and earth observations to weather data and tsunami alerts. Our work matters to people and makes a difference for the world.  As a Software Engineer, you will: Work with the team on the design and development of scheduling services.Support our colleagues with antenna control, orbital launch services and emerging technologies.Develop and maintain high quality code for new and existing software applications used to enable SSC’s services.Further improve our processes for automated SW testing and deployment through the exploration of emerging technologies.Enhance system observability by implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting.Promote and refine agile methodologies, principles and values within the teams.Support our customers' missions. Responsibilities WHO YOU ARE  You are someone who cares about your systems, your users and your colleagues. You have a creative yet structured mindset, and you’re motivated by solving complex problems and finding efficient solutions. You’re comfortable taking initiatives, working both independently and collaboratively, and you enjoy transforming ideas into robust and scalable solutions. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW B.S. Computer Science or Computer/Software Engineering, or similar experienceProficiency in C++for backend developmentStrong communication and teamwork abilitiesMinimum 5 years of relevant working experienceBONUS POINTS Experience of API development using RESTFul (JSON/XML)Experience with Go and PythonSolid understanding of database design, optimization, and managementExperience with software development best practices including Scrum, DevOps and CI/CD MethodologiesExperience with containerization and orchestration toolsCloud experience with technologies such as AWS and KubernetesExperience from the space industryAdditional information: Ability to travel is a plus. This role may include work outside standard hours due to mission-critical operations, including participation in an on-call rotation (up to one week per month).  Benefits WE OFFER YOUThis is a full-time position with a flexible work arrangement of 3 days per week in our Spring House, PA office and 2 days per week working from homeAn opportunity to be part of the exciting space industry and help Earth benefit from Space.An excellent opportunity for personal development and challenging endeavors.The opportunity to participate in international development projects with highly engaged teams.A workplace characterized by an open atmosphere and proud employees all over the world. BENEFITS PACKAGEMedical, dental, and vision insuranceShort- and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&DFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Accident and critical illness coveragePet insurance401(k) with company match + Roth 401(k) optionLOCATIONThis position is based in the suburbs of office Philadelphia, PA. Our new office is located in Spring House Innovation Park, a 133-acre research and business campus featuring a café, fitness center, conference facilities, outdoor patios, and walking trails - designed to foster creativity and collaboration.NEXT STEPIf this opportunity sparks your interest, don’t wait to apply! We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be conducted continuously.  We kindly ask that you submit only your resume when applying. By focusing solely on resumes, we can ensure a fair and streamlined recruitment process that allows us to evaluate your skills and qualifications directly and consistently. Please be aware that this job posting may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. This helps us maintain a fair and efficient recruitment process, ensuring each application receives proper attention. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.This is a security-classified position and will require a background check prior to employment.  WE HELP EARTH BENEFIT FROM SPACESwedish 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 Back Apply