Engineer II, Flight Dynamics Analyst
Iridium Communications
- Grand Forks, ND
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist in performing near real-time constellation position trending, monitoring, and management
- Play a role in developing and validating 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 assisting in real-time conjunction analysis to assess the risk of collision and execute mitigation efforts as deemed necessary
- Aid in ensuring the quality and timely generation of predictive orbital events to support other domains
- Continuously look for ways to improve tools and processes for streamlined operations
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 2+ years' 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
- 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
- Work 12-hour shifts
- Be a U.S. Citizen