An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced satellite operations leader to take ownership of a next-generation Mission Operations Centre supporting a large-scale LEO satellite constellation programme.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for building and operating the Mission Operations Centre (MOC), fleet management platform, and on-orbit commissioning capability for a rapidly growing satellite network. The successful candidate will play a critical role in defining operational strategy, satellite commissioning, fleet management, and conjunction assessment processes in a complex operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and operation of the Mission Operations Centre and associated fleet management systems
- Select and integrate Mission Control System (MCS) and operational software platforms
- Oversee integration between mission operations, network control, and wider ground segment infrastructure
- Define and implement Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and conjunction assessment procedures
- Lead on-orbit commissioning activities including spacecraft health checks, payload activation, ISL commissioning, and operational verification
- Establish redundancy, resilience, and disaster recovery strategies across mission-critical infrastructure
- Coordinate with external partners, suppliers, and operational stakeholders
- Support the transition to 24/7 constellation operations as the programme scales
Essential Skills & Experience
- 12+ years’ experience in satellite fleet operations or mission operations environments
- Strong background in LEO constellation operations and spacecraft commissioning
- Hands-on experience with Mission Management or Mission Control Systems
- Familiarity with SSA/SDA workflows, collision avoidance, and conjunction assessment processes
- Experience leading complex operational programmes across multidisciplinary teams
- Strong stakeholder management and operational decision-making capability
- Postgraduate qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
Desirable Experience
- Experience scaling operational infrastructure for large satellite constellations
- Knowledge of ground segment integration, network operations, or telecoms infrastructure
- Experience with high-availability operational environments and disaster recovery planning
- Exposure to international regulatory or operational frameworks within the space sector
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to lead operations for a cutting-edge satellite constellation programme
- High-impact leadership role within a rapidly growing space environment
- Long-term career growth within a technically advanced organization
- Collaborative, international engineering and operations environment
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