Deputy Satellite Control Centre Operations Manager

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Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat Group – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.

As a global leader in satellite communications, we provide infinite connectivity, broadcasting television channels and packages, transmitting news reports, provide wholesale broadband Internet access services.

With Eutelsat Group You’ll Get To:

• Pioneer the future of Space Technology
• Bring connectivity to remote frontiers
• Collaborate with customer-centric experts
• Embrace cultural diversity in our global team

Where your skills ignite opportunities & you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat Group, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.

Who You Are:

You are passionate about satellite control operations. You want to participate in the development of the satellite control centre team through training, assist in their man-management, and organize the SCC facilities and operational activities in the control centre to ensure that the operations maximise efficiency whilst guaranteeing satellite safety and a high-quality customer service.

What You’ll Do:

Ensure efficient training of the SCC controller team. This involves the analysis, design and execution of training courses and maintenance of the training facilities and documentation.

Management of all planned control centre/ground system activities to optimise the use of SCC resources (human and facilities) and perform conflict resolution.

Assistance to the man-management activities of the SCC controller team when on (and off) shift work.

Specification of requirements and participation in the design and validation of all control centre software and hardware related to controller operations.

Co-ordination of, and participation in, proposals for quality improvement in procedures, processes and tools needed for the reliable safe operation of the Eutelsat fleet.

What it Takes: 

Higher technical qualification in space engineering or related field

Minimum 8 year-experience of in-orbit satellite control

Cross-disciplinary understanding of satellite/ground system design and operations to be able to provide training to the satellite controllers

Self-motivated and rigorous with excellent planning and co-ordination skills for satellite control  operations

Able to work autonomously in the definition and specification of SCC operational interfaces

Management and leadership skills to deputize in the absence of the SCC operations manager

Able to handle multiple tasks and priorities under pressure and to work in a constantly evolving and dynamic environment

Desire to work as part of an international team

Excellent knowledge of one of the official languages of the Eutelsat group (English or French) and good knowledge of the other

Where You’ll Be:

Issy-les-Moulineaux

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