SummaryT2S Solutions is seeking to hire a
Satellite Operations Center Director to lead day-to-day operations of a mission-critical satellite operations center. This mid-level management role is responsible for operational scheduling, operator training and certification, 24/7 (or mission-driven) center operations, and maintenance of ground infrastructure, including antenna farms and supporting systems. The ideal candidate blends hands-on satellite operations experience with strong people leadership, process discipline, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities- Operations Center Leadership
- Direct daily operations of the satellite operations center, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient mission execution
- Manage shift schedules, staffing plans, and workload balancing across multiple missions, payloads, or spacecraft
- Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, and escalation paths
- Serve as the primary operational authority during nominal operations and off-nominal events
Scheduling & Mission Planning Support- Oversee mission scheduling execution, including pass planning, payload tasking coordination, and resource allocation
- Coordinate with systems engineering, payload teams, and external partners to align operational schedules with mission priorities
- Ensure operational readiness for new satellites, payloads, and mission phases
Training & Certification- Develop and manage operator training programs, certification standards, and recurring proficiency requirements
- Lead simulation, rehearsal, and readiness activities for operators and mission controllers
- Maintain training documentation, qualification records, and audit readiness
Ground Systems & Antenna Farm Operations- Oversee operations and maintenance of ground systems, including antennas, RF chains, networking, power, and monitoring systems
- Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, upgrades, and anomaly response for the antenna farm and supporting infrastructure
- Work closely with RF engineers, technicians, and vendors to maintain system availability and performance
Process, Safety, & Continuous Improvement- Drive operational metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
- Ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory requirements
- Support operational reviews, audits, and mission readiness assessments
Required Qualifications- Bachelors degree in a related filed or Operations Center equivalent experience
- Experience in satellite operations, mission operations, or ground systems environments
- Prior experience leading or supervising technical teams
- Experience managing shift operations, on-call rotations, or 24/7 operational teams
- Understanding of mission planning, scheduling, and execution workflows
- Familiarity with operator training programs, certification systems, and readiness metrics
- Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills under time pressure
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) is required
Preferred Qualifications- Experience operating spacecraft constellations or multi-mission operations centers
- Background in antenna farm operations, RF ground infrastructure, or network operations centers (NOCs)
- Experience building or scaling an operations center from early operations through steady-state
- Experience working with government or commercial mission partners
What We Offer- Leadership role with direct impact on mission success
- Opportunity to shape operational culture, processes, and training
- Fast-paced, high-responsibility environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits
