About the position

This position is for an Engineer III, Mission Planner opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Mission Planner, you will participate in monitoring and controlling ground systems at one of the Operations Centers. You will work 12-hour shifts with a team in a 24-hour, multi-satellite operations environment. This role requires an active/current Top Secret Security Clearance. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about engineering and space systems, and desire to be part of a team on the forefront of one of the most advanced satellite constellations in the world.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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
• Create, validate, and distribute all necessary products for the network including satellite and ground site schedules, antenna acquisition tables, and satellite routing almanacs
• Work closely with other teams to incorporate and deconflict maintenance events and special scheduling tasks
• Take an active role in the development and maintenance of Mission Planning procedures
• Continuously look for ways to improve tools and processes for streamlined operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ 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 confidently present products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues
• Have confidence and be able to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team
• Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out-of-the-box solutions
• Adaptability to a dynamic environment and the readiness to take on any new tasks that are handed to you
• The ability to handle multiple tasks at once and complete them on time with mostly no errors; must be able to prioritize 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
• Active/current Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• 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++)

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• paid time off and paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• company stock
• annual bonus
• other discounts and perks