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Iridium · 2 months ago

Operations Engineer II

Grand Forks AFB, ND

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Iridium is an innovative satellite communications company known for its unique global connectivity solutions. The Operations Engineer II will work as a Mission Planner, responsible for scheduling satellite and ground resources and supporting mission planning operations in a dynamic, multi-satellite environment.

MobileWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringSatellite OperationsMission PlanningLinuxPythonContinuous ImprovementCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-awareness

Required

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

Have confidence and be able to easily build meaningful relationships with your manager and members of your team

Must be able to prioritize your tasks, be self-aware enough to identify and correct mistakes, and not be afraid to ask for help when needed

Be active in seeking out ways to improve yourself and gain new knowledge, and be enthusiastic in sharing knowledge with others

This position requires an active/current Top Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Work 12-hour shifts

To comply with the requirements of Iridium's U.S. government contracts, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens