Engineer III, Flight Dynamics Analyst

Iridium Satellite, LLC•Grand Forks AFB, ND

6d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Flight Dynamics Analyst opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Flight Dynamics Analyst, you’ll participate in monitoring and controlling ground systems at the Operations Centers in Grand Forks, ND or Huntsville, AL. You will work 12-hour shifts with a team in a 24-hour, multi-satellite operations environment. You will thrive in this role if you have a desire to be part of a team on the forefront of one of the most advanced satellite constellations in the world and are highly motivated and passionate about engineering and space systems. This position requires an active/current Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
5+ years directly applicable experience working with satellites or in the space field
An understanding of orbital mechanics and related physics
Proficient with standard Microsoft Office/engineering tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work in a high paced operational environment often providing off-hours support
Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently present products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues
Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with solutions
Be comfortable managing upward, including being a proactive communicator and asking for help when needed
Have confidence and be able to establish valuable relationships with others
Must be able to prioritize key tasks and have a strong sense of ownership over your work
Be active in seeking out ways to continuously improve yourself and gain new knowledge
The ability to handle multiple tasks at once and complete them on time with mostly no errors
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering
General knowledge working in a Linux operating system
Familiarity with software development and programming skills
General understanding of satellite operations, orbit dynamics, and satellite subsystems

Responsibilities

Perform orbit analysis, constellation position trending, real time monitoring, and management
Develop and validate all station-keeping maneuvers to maintain tight pointing and crosslink requirements and assist in the execution all maneuver planning for ascent, collision avoidance, and cross-track maneuvers
Support the team by conducting real-time conjunction analysis to assess the risk of collision and execute mitigation efforts as deemed necessary
Ensure the quality and timely generation of predictive orbital events to support other domains
Take an active role in the development and maintenance of Flight Dynamics procedures
Continuously look for ways to improve tools and processes for streamlined operations