We are looking for a Satellite Operations Engineering Team Leader to lead the operations of Hispasat’s GEO satellite fleet. This role combines technical expertise in flight dynamics and platform/payload operations with team leadership, strategic coordination, and operational responsibility for fleet performance. You will guide a team of engineers in the planning, execution, and optimization of in-orbit operations, and act as the key liaison between operations, engineering, ground segment, and manufacturers.Key Responsibilities:- Lead and manage the Satellite Operations Engineering team, maintaining high performance, effective collaboration, and continuous development of team members.- Promote and reinforce a culture of safety, reliability, and operational excellence, ensuring that operational procedures are rigorously followed and continuously improved- Oversee the day-to-day operations and long-term planning of the GEO satellite fleet to guarantee smooth and uninterrupted mission execution.- Supervise and validate flight dynamics activities, including orbit determination, station-keeping manoeuvres and collision risk assessments.- Coordinate operational interfaces with internal teams (e.G., PMC, Ground Segment) and external stakeholders, including satellite manufacturers.- Support effective monitoring and analysis of platform and payload subsystems by the operations team, enabling early anomaly detection, performance trending, and operational continuity.- Drive the development, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of operational tools, automation processes, and mission databases.- Manage the complete anomaly lifecycle, from detection to resolution, including root cause analysis, reporting, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.- Provide technical leadership to engineers and satellite controllers, including oversight of training programs and skills development.- Consolidate and present fleet-level reports, summarizing satellite health, subsystem performance, anomalies, and operational KPIs to internal stakeholders and management.- Lead knowledge transfer efforts across satellite missions and generations, promoting internal documentation, standardization, and best practices.- Coordinate and lead the response to critical operational events such as anomaly recovery, satellite relocation, and end-of-life operations.- Coordinate the operational support for new satellite missions, including LEOP/IOT preparation, satellite operations, flight dynamics, satellite control centres and transition into routine service.- Take on additional responsibilities to support the continuous evolution of satellite operations and alignment with company-wide objectives.**Minimum requirements**- Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field.- Minimum of 8 years in satellite operations, including 3+ years in a technical coordination role.Strong background in:- Orbital mechanics- GEO platform subsystem operations (AOCS, EPS, propulsion, thermal)- Communications payload management- Anomaly resolution and contingency operations- Programming skills (Python, MATLAB or similar) for tool development and data-driven decision making.- Strong commitment and a high sense of responsibility in ensuring service continuity and operational excellence.- High proficiency in English and Spanish (spoken and written).- Good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.Other:- Availability for 24/7 On-Call service.- Availability to travel as needed.- Work location: Satellite Control Centre (Arganda del Rey / Madrid).Tipo de puesto: Jornada completaHorario:- De lunes a viernes- Flexibilidad horariaUbicación del trabajo: Teletrabajo híbrido en 28500, ES