Summary: Join SSC Space as a Science Operations Scientist to contribute to planetary science missions, focusing on planning, coordination, and execution of scientific operations. Highlights: 1. Contribute to work of the Science Operations Centre (SOC) 2. Support strategic science planning and define instrument observations 3. Act as SOC contact point for science operational aspects Description **Intro** 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 End\-to\-End Mission Performance Engineer. We are looking for a dedicated End\-to\-End Mission Performance Engineer who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage. As **Science Operations Scientist** you will be assigned to one ESA Planetary mission. The Aurora Service Team currently supports a wide portfolio of planetary science missions, including JUICE, BepiColombo, ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, EnVision, Mars Express, Hera, and M\-Matisse. As part of this team, you will contribute to the work of the Science Operations Centre (SOC), which are responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of scientific operations. Your primary tasks will be on the Hera mission, but you are expected to be flexible to work on other planetary missions, as needed. Requirements * A PhD in Planetary Science or a related discipline (e.g., Astronomy, Physics, Space Engineering). * Active researcher in planetary science * Well\-established profile within the scientific community, with a recognized expertise and a strong professional network. * Expertise in a research field relevant for the mission(s**).** * Experience in coordinating internal/external stakeholders on scientific projects. * Experience with science operations for planetary missions, space instrumentation and planetary data calibration and analysis. * Proficiency with at least one scripting or programming language (preferably Python). * Expertise in the NAIF SPICE system and spacecraft pointing design and analysis could be interesting. * Be fluent in spoken and written English. * Strong skills in communication, teamwork, planning, and organization, with the ability to work effectively in an international environment. Responsibilities * **Support to strategic science planning.** * **Definition and maintenance of instruments observations.** * **Scientific and operational monitoring of science operation scenarios.** * **Coverage analysis of science observations.** * **Specification of requirements, design, development, testing, validation of any scripts and software required to support each task.** * **System engineering and configuration management support** You will act as the SOC contact point, ensuring that all science operational aspects are clearly defined, communicated, and implemented. In addition, you will contribute to the development and evolution of the Science Operations System, by specifying requirements and supporting the design and prototyping of new functionalities. Benefits * **This is a 50% contract position until the end of 2026\.** * The selected candidate will receive good remuneration. * You will be registered for both social security and tax in Spain. * There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. * In addition to public health services Aurora provides private medical insurance in Spain (the inclusion into the private health insurance policy is at the discretion of the insurance provider). * Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included.