Overview
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.
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.
* 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.
Qualifications
* 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.
Benefits and 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 2025-11-15, please apply via our Job Application form quoting SSCitaly-SOM as reference.
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