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, spacecraft consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, and much more.

Located in Mingenew, Western Australia, SSC Space operates a Satellite Ground Station facility featuring a multitude of satellite dishes and other high tech space monitoring equipment.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space?

The site hosts equipment from several countries to monitor and track space launches and other space related science. You will be maintaining this equipment using your RF, mechanical, and electronics experience and skills.

Working in a close knit team, you will have the prospect to be involved in all aspects related to the activities at their satellite earth station. This is a hands-on role encompassing the operation and maintenance of their state of the art satellite communications systems as well as general site maintenance.

The company provides specialized competence in design, test, launch and operation of space and air systems. The technical team at this site maintains and operates equipment to support satellite launches and ongoing satellite missions at five remote stations around the globe. Each station is a critical contributor to the global services provided by a continually growing number of stations around the world.

Requirements





You are proactive and committed to providing excellent support to customers, with a genuine interest in developing your understanding of the technical aspects of ground station equipment. You can work autonomously and under pressure, and you have excellent communication skills.

Australian

Citizenship is required for this position.

Minimum Essential Requirements:

- Initiative and commitment to provide excellent support to our customers
- Mechanical Skills
- Basic understanding of electrical and electronic test equipment
- Desire and ability to learn the technical aspects of ground station equipment
- Ability to work at heights up to 15-meters, including operating elevated working platforms
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all seasons
- Flexibility to adjust schedule to work nights and weekends when required.
- Availability to travel at short notice
- Ability to follow and enforce safe work practices
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other common applications
- Current motor vehicle driver's license
- Australian Citizenship
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation

Helpful Skills:

- Knowledge of RF test and measurement
- Communications equipment experience
- Prior ground station or teleport work experience
- Understanding of RF communications systems (eg. satellite communications, ham radio, etc)
- Skills with IT and network equipment, to include the Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Multilingual
- Relevant Trade, Military or University qualifications
- The successful applicant will be expected to enhance and grow skills across a broad range of activities.

📌 Operations and maintenancde technician (Australia)
🏢 SSC Space
📍 Australia