Senior Manager, GEO Spacecraft Operations Engineering
Core
Manage technical personnel and operations for Telesat's in-orbit fleet of geostationary satellites, ensuring subsystem health, orbit maintenance, and fleet-wide space situational awareness.
Role type
Senior Manager, GEO Spacecraft Operations Engineering
Builds
Telesat Lightspeed LEO network and existing GEO satellite fleet communications services
Domain
Satellite operations, Space engineering, Aerospace
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Spacecraft operations management, Flight dynamics, Anomaly response, Inclined orbit operations, Procedure development, Team leadership, Resource scheduling, Performance tracking
Preferred skills
Management experience, Technical mentorship, Process optimization
Technologies
GEO satellites, LEO networks, Spacecraft subsystems
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Satellite Operations Engineering Team; Assign spacecraft and duty assignments to ensure balanced workload; Ensure timely and accurate completion of maneuvers and reports; Mentor engineers on spacecraft requirements and tasks; Define and review special studies; Optimize spacecraft operations in inclined orbits to extend operational life; Respond to business or customer needs such as antenna moves and collocation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management oversight