Satellite Operations Manager – Earth Observation

Relocation to Helsinki (Finland) is required for this role.

We are hiring a Satellite Operations Manager in Helsinki (on-site) on behalf of our client, a pioneering space company that is building the world’s most advanced hyperspectral satellite constellation and developing AI-powered analytics to turn spaceborne data into actionable insights.

Their mission is to tackle some of today’s greatest challenges — from climate change to food security — by providing organizations with timely and reliable intelligence to optimize operations, manage resources efficiently, and build a more sustainable future.

Your Role

As Satellite Operation Manager , you’ll be at the helm of coordinating and enhancing our satellite operations, ensuring our data tells compelling stories that empower our clients and partners around the globe. Your expertise will be the catalyst that transforms raw data into impactful insights, driving both our success and our clients’ triumphs. Join us in creating the future, one satellite at a time!

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Monitor, coordinate, and develop fluent satellite operations processes and software across satellite operations, data analytics, and business development teams to ensure optimized satellite operations performance in alignment with organizational goals.
• Data Coordination: Oversee daily data collection activities, addressing commercial, calibration/validation, and demonstration requirements transparently. Ensure timelines are met and efficiencies maximized.
• Timeline Management: Manage data collection and delivery schedules and lead collection schedule prioritization, considering internal priorities, constellation capacity and human resources.
• Operations troubleshooting: Monitor constellation capacity and swiftly investigate any anomalies in satellite operations that will impact data delivery. Implement timely solutions with satellite software and analytics teams to reduce loss of capacity.
• Business Development Support: Collaborate with sales and business development teams to clarify data/analytics collection parameters and facilitate data acquisition and data delivery. Follow current world events, ensuring relevant data collection addresses market and customer demands.
• Team Supervision: Lead and supervise the satellite operations team, fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in aerospace engineering or a closely related field.
• 5+ years in satellite operations in orbit , including spacecraft operations, mission control, fleet operations, or ground segment operations.
• Proven experience working within the space industry on operational satellite constellations.
• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising technical teams.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• AI knowledge: ability to understand and adopt AI-powered satellite operations and automated data acquisition strategies.

What do we offer?

• Work on cutting-edge satellite and AI technologies
• A stimulating environment that values continuous learning and innovation
• Comprehensive benefits: healthcare (incl. dental & psychotherapy), sports & culture perks
• Regular team activities and a collaborative, international culture
• A workplace that embraces Finnish sisu (resilience) and encourages overcoming challenges together