Team Leader, Satellite Operations

SES Satellites

Team Leader supervising a team of satellite controllers in spacecraft operations. Ensuring the health and safety of the SES fleet and maximizing operational efficiency.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for leading a team of satellite controllers in a dynamic spacecraft operations environment during the execution of 24/7 operations.
Ensure the health and safety of the SES owned and operated fleet in order to provide revenues from transponder operations and to maximize the capacity and longevity of the in-orbit assets.
Manage an operational staff of 7 Satellite Controllers and ensure their team executes operations in accordance with O&E Concept of Operations (ConOps).
Organize and support a 24/7 operational environment.
Provide a satellite fleet operational capability of the highest quality for customers.
Manage a technical staff of 5-7 Spacecraft Controllers.
Support and co-ordinate the availability and use of a diverse worldwide network of operational resources.
Identify and actively manage operational risk while making decisions in the best interest of SES business objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical/engineering degree in electronics, aeronautics or equivalent qualifications;
A high level of competency in satellite operations.
Have experience as controller and be certified/accredited would be a key advantage.
An ability to manage and motivate people
A demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries: High operational awareness
Analytical skills
Ability to work without direct supervision
Effective communicator with good written and oral reporting skills and excellent interpersonal skills
Display an ability and interest to continuously learn
Keep a calm head in a stressful situation

Benefits

Comp & perks

SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

satellite operationsoperational risk managementtechnical/engineering degreeelectronicsaeronauticsConOpsoperational capabilitytransponder operationsin-orbit asset managementanalytical skills

Soft Skills

team leadershippeople managementmotivationcommunicationinterpersonal skillsstress managementorganizational awarenessindependent workcontinuous learningdecision making

Certifications

controller certificationaccreditation