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)
* 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.
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