Spacecraft Operations Manager

Description

On behalf of the Italian subsidiary of the group – SSC Italy – we are seeking passionate individuals with a strong background in space engineering and extensive experience in real time operations to support one of our customers in Italy.

If you are eager to make a significant impact in the space industry, apply now and embark on an extraordinary space journey with us.

Responsibilities

As Spacecraft Operations Manager you will be responsible for coordinating a team of spacecraft and ground operations engineers and will be the main point of contact for mission operations with project management, customers and other stakeholders.

The main tasks will be:

• Contribute to the development of operational concepts, procedures, and contingency plans.
• Lead simulations, rehearsals, and validation campaigns to ensure operational readiness.
• Train and mentor the operations team as required.
• Lead and coordinate spacecraft activities during critical LEOP and commissioning phases, also outside office hours.
• Supervise real-time monitoring, anomaly detection, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with flight rules, mission constraints, and safety requirements.
• Manage day-to-day spacecraft operations, including flight dynamics, planning, scheduling, and execution of mission timelines.
• Provision of on-call support outside office hours.
• Oversee spacecraft health monitoring, trend analysis, and anomaly resolution.
• Optimize resource usage (power, data, fuel, etc.) to maximize spacecraft lifetime and mission return.
• Report mission status and performance to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Space Systems, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Proven extensive experience in spacecraft operations, including direct involvement in LEOP and commissioning activities.
• Strong knowledge of satellite subsystems.
• Familiarity with flight dynamics and mission planning tools and ground control systems.
• Experience in telemetry analysis.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams under time-critical conditions.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Advanced level of English.
• Experience in LEO missions will be a plus.

Legal and Security Requirements

• Applicants must be legally allowed to work in the EU and hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
• Copy of passport and degree(s) certificate.
• Good conduct certificate from the country where currently resident.
• Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference checks.

Location

The work will be performed from a Control Centre located in Rome from where several satellites composing a constellation will be operated.

Contract

• Competitive remuneration package, recognizing the value of your skills and expertise.
• Unique career opportunities, including the possibility of working in other countries with our SSC Group.
• Personalized training and development programmes.

To be considered for this Position

Prior to 15 November 2025, please apply via our Job Application form.

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