Engineer III, Mission Planner
Company Overview
Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with a network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium’s network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things. At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world.
About the Role
We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world. What We’re Looking For:
- Enthusiastic about working in the space industry
- Desire to be part of a team on the forefront of one of the most advanced satellite constellations in the world
- Motivated and passionate about engineering and space systems
- Relocation Bonus Provided!
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
- 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
- Adept at handling multiple tasks at once and completing 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
Qualifications
- 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++)
Skills
- Linux Operating System
- Understanding of Mission Planning and Satellite Operations
- 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
- Other Discounts and Perks
Pay
$90,000 - $120,000 USD
Schedule
12-hour shifts