Spacecraft Operations Manager

19 ore fa


Rome, Italia Altro A tempo pieno 70.000 €

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.
RequirementsDegreeinAerospace Engineering ,Space Systems ,Telecommunications , or a related field.
Proven extensive experience inspacecraft operations , including direct involvement inLEOPandcommissioningactivities.
Strong knowledge ofsatellite subsystems.
Familiarity withflight dynamicsandmission planning toolsandground control systems.
Experience intelemetry analysis.
Ability tolead multidisciplinary teamsundertime-critical conditions.
Excellentcommunicationandorganizationalskills.
Advanced level ofEnglish.
Experience inLEOmissions will be a plus.
Legal and Security RequirementsApplicants must be legally allowed to work in the EU and hold aEuropean citizenship.
Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Copy ofpassport and degree(s) certificate.
Good conduct certificatefrom the country where currently resident.
Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference checks.
ResponsibilitiesAs 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.
BenefitsCompetitive remuneration package , recognizing the value of your skills and expertise.
Uniquecareer opportunities , including the possibility of working in other countries with our SSC Group.
Personalizedtraining and development programmes.
To be considered for this Position
Prior to2025-11-15 , please apply via ourJob Application formquotingSSCitaly-SOMas reference.
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