Summary
T2S 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
T2S Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability