Satellite Operations Manager

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Lead and develop a 24/7 satellite operations team, ensuring high performance, accountability, and strong team culture
• Oversee nominal and non-nominal spacecraft operations, including telemetry monitoring, anomaly detection, and incident handling
• Ensure operational readiness across shifts, including planning, workload balancing, and peak mission support
• Drive continuous improvement in operational processes, documentation, and cross-functional coordination with engineering and mission teams

What we’re looking for

Must haves

• Proven experience leading teams in spacecraft or mission-critical operations environments
• Strong understanding of spacecraft operations, including telemetry monitoring, anomaly handling, and operational procedures
• Experience working in a 24/7 shift-based or high-reliability operational environment
• Ability to coordinate effectively across engineering, software, and operational stakeholders

Nice to haves

• Experience in SAR, Earth Observation, or LEO constellation operations
• Familiarity with anomaly review processes, flight software updates, or operational tooling
• Experience supporting customer missions or external operational services

Application Process

• Talent Attraction Partner screening (online)
• Hiring Manager interview (online)
• Task & On-site Interview (Warsaw office)
• Senior VP interview (online)

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.