Global Mission Operations Director

ReOrbit

Helsinki

Hybrid

EUR 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

ReOrbit seeks an experienced Head of Mission Operations to lead planning, execution, and delivery of satellite mission ops, LEOP, and customer handover. You will oversee aerospace engineers and operators, manage interfaces with launch providers, and ensure seamless customer handover post-LEOP.

The role requires deep satellite operations experience, strong cross-functional leadership, and a technical understanding of space systems.

Qualifications

10+ years in satellite or space mission operations, including flight operations and ground control.
Experience leading missions from LEO to GEO is preferred.
Proven ability to operate in regulated, mission-critical environments (NASA/ESA/commercial).
Familiarity with space comms protocols, mission planning tools, and bus subsystems.
Excellent leadership, communication and incident management skills.
Willingness to travel internationally and participate in launch campaigns.

Responsibilities

Lead development of mission operations for satellite launches and on-orbit activities with engineering teams and customers.
Oversee end-to-end mission lifecycle: integration, pre-launch tests, launch ops, commissioning, and handover.
Design and implement customer training and readiness assessments for smooth handover of ops.
Manage reviews: MRR, FRR, HOR and post-mission analysis.
Operate a global network of mission ops centers and ground stations with 24/7 capability.