Operations Engineer II, Mission Planner

Iridium Satellite, LLC•Grand Forks AFB, ND

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Iridium is seeking an Engineer II, Mission Planner for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. This role involves monitoring and controlling ground systems within one of the Operations Centers, working 12-hour shifts in a 24-hour, multi-satellite operations environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about engineering and space systems and wants to be part of a team at the forefront of advanced satellite constellations. This position requires an active/current Top Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
2+ years directly applicable experience working with satellites or in the space field
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 clearly present information and ideas to others
Confidence and ability to easily build meaningful relationships with your manager and members of your team
Ability to prioritize tasks, be self-aware enough to identify and correct mistakes, and not be afraid to ask for help when needed
Active in seeking out ways to improve yourself and gain new knowledge, and be enthusiastic in sharing knowledge with others
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

General knowledge working in a Linux operating system
General understanding of mission planning and satellite operations
Familiarity with software development and programming skills (Python, Perl, and/or C++)

Responsibilities

Assist with performing the scheduling of all satellite and ground resources to accomplish mission objectives; perform activity deconfliction, resource allocation, and determine optimal load balancing for traffic on the network
Help with creating, validating, and distributing all necessary products for the network including satellite and ground site schedules, antenna acquisition tables, and satellite routing almanacs
Work collaboratively with other teams to incorporate and deconflict maintenance events and special scheduling tasks
Support the development and maintenance of Mission Planning procedures
Identify and support recommended improvements to tools, data workflows, and processes that enhance efficiency and reliability within mission planning operations