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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced satellite operations leader to take ownership of a next-generation Mission Operations Centre supporting a large-scale LEO satellite constellation programme. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building and operating the Mission Operations Centre (MOC), fleet management platform, and on-orbit commissioning capability for a rapidly growing satellite network. The successful candidate will play a critical role in defining operational strategy, satellite commissioning, fleet management, and conjunction assessment processes in a complex operational environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and operation of the Mission Operations Centre and associated fleet management systems Select and integrate Mission Control System (MCS) and operational software platforms Oversee integration between mission operations, network control, and wider ground segment infrastructure Define and implement Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and conjunction assessment procedures Lead on-orbit commissioning activities including spacecraft health checks, payload activation, ISL commissioning, and operational verification Establish redundancy, resilience, and disaster recovery strategies across mission-critical infrastructure Coordinate with external partners, suppliers, and operational stakeholders Support the transition to 24/7 constellation operations as the programme scales Essential Skills & Experience 12+ years' experience in satellite fleet operations or mission operations environments Strong background in LEO constellation operations and spacecraft commissioning Hands-on experience with Mission Management or Mission Control Systems Familiarity with SSA/SDA workflows, collision avoidance, and conjunction assessment processes Experience leading complex operational programmes across multidisciplinary teams Strong stakeholder management and operational decision-making capability Postgraduate qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline Desirable Experience Experience scaling operational infrastructure for large satellite constellations Knowledge of ground segment integration, network operations, or telecoms infrastructure Experience with high-availability operational environments and disaster recovery planning Exposure to international regulatory or operational frameworks within the space sector What's on Offer Opportunity to lead operations for a cutting-edge satellite constellation programme High-impact leadership role within a rapidly growing space environment Long-term career growth within a technically advanced organization Collaborative, international engineering and operations environment TT TT