Hiring: SVP, Spacecraft Operations Company: EchoStar Corporation Location: Englewood, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:44:04 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, C, Segment, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •15+ years in spacecraft ops or aerospace leadership; proven track record of managing large-scale satellite constellations. Required Skills: •Strategic Flight Leadership & Innovation •Fleet Roadmap: Architect and execute long-term strategies for fleet health, propellant management, and maneuver planning to maximize asset longevity. •Modernization: Lead the transition toward AI-driven telemetry analytics to move from reactive to predictive maintenance. •Policy Ownership: Define the "Gold Standard" for operational protocols, ensuring the fleet operates with 99.999% reliability. •24/7/365 Oversight: Direct the real-time operations of the satellite fleet, serving as the final authority on anomaly resolution and risk mitigation. •Ground Segment Integration: Manage global earth station infrastructure, optimizing antenna systems and data processing to support high-throughput payloads. •Integration & Test (I&T): Oversee the seamless handover of new spacecraft from manufacturers into the operational fleet. •Talent Development: Mentor and scale a high-performing team of engineers and controllers, fostering a culture of technical rigor and psychological safety under pressure. Qualifications: •Organizational Mastery & Stakeholder Management Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!