SVP Spacecraft Operations

EchoStar

SVP Spacecraft Operations

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Englewood CO USA

In-Office

300K-400K Annually

Expert/Leader

Aerospace • Cloud • Digital Media • Information Technology • Mobile • News + Entertainment • Generative AI

Welcome to EchoStar

The Role

This role oversees spacecraft operations and infrastructure leading fleet management mission control and organizational development ensuring operational excellence and high reliability in satellite operations.

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Company Summary
The Senior Vice President of Spacecraft Operations is the chief steward of our orbital fleet and ground infrastructure. This role demands a rare blend of deep technical mastery and executive poise overseeing the lifecycle of assets from launch integration to decommission. You will lead a mission-critical organization comprising spacecraft controllers engineers and ground systems experts to ensure 24/7/365 broadcast continuity and operational excellence.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Mission Control & Ground Operations

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.

Organizational Mastery & Stakeholder Management

Talent Development: Mentor and scale a high-performing team of engineers and controllers fostering a culture of technical rigor and psychological safety under pressure.
Cross-Functional Liaison: Partner with Regulatory Business Development and Network Planning to align orbital capabilities with commercial growth.
External Advocacy: Represent the company before the FCC ITU and international space traffic bodies.

Skills Experience and Requirements

Experience 15+ years in spacecraft ops or aerospace leadership; proven track record of managing large-scale satellite constellations.
Crisis Management: Demonstrated & flight-controller; temperament-the ability to lead high-stakes anomaly resolution without hesitation.
Technical Depth: Mastery of orbital mechanics TT&C and ground-to-space network protocols (LEO/MEO/GEO experience preferred).
Fiscal Oversight: Experience managing multi-million dollar OPEX/CAPEX budgets and complex vendor contracts.
Education: BS in Aerospace Electrical Engineering or Physics. MS/PhD or MBA (Highly Preferred).
Regulatory: Expert-level knowledge of ITU/FCC licensing and space debris mitigation guidelines.
Future-Tech: Familiarity with high-throughput satellites (HTS) and automated station-keeping systems.

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $300000.00/Year - $400000.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks including flexible spending accounts HSA a 401(k) Plan with company match ESPP career opportunities and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications skill level and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local state and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local state and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age date of birth or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement Pay Transparency EEOC Know Your Rights ( English / Spanish )

Skills Required

15+ years in spacecraft operations or aerospace leadership
Mastery of orbital mechanics TT&C and ground-to-space network protocols
Experience managing multi-million dollar OPEX/CAPEX budgets and vendor contracts
BS in Aerospace Electrical Engineering or Physics; MS/PhD or MBA preferred
Expert-level knowledge of ITU/FCC licensing and space debris mitigation guidelines
Familiarity with high-throughput satellites (HTS) and automated station-keeping systems

EchoStar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about EchoStar and has not been reviewed or approved by EchoStar.

Retirement Support—A 401(k) with employer matching and discretionary profit sharing is highlighted as part of total rewards. Feedback suggests these programs add long‑term value beyond base pay.
Equity Value & Accessibility—An employee stock purchase plan with a discounted share price is emphasized as broadly available. Feedback suggests this makes ownership more attainable for many employees.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits—Everyday service discounts and mental‑health support through counseling sessions are included. Feedback suggests these perks enhance day‑to‑day value and support wellbeing.

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The Company

HQ: Englewood CO

14500 Employees

Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Tune into the innovation collaboration and culture that our team members bring to the office every day. We want you to be a part of our journey to build the next generation of technology that transforms the way the world communicates. Our team members are the key to our history of groundbreaking innovation and our continued progress. If you bring an inquisitive curiosity a sense of pride in your work an openness to adventure and a drive to win we’ll provide the structure to take the next step in your career. This is more than just another job this is your launchpad to achieve your potential and a community dedicated to your growth.

Why Work With Us

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