Operations Engineer II (Overnight/3rd Shift)
$80,000–$100,000 year
HybridLeesburg, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Monitor and control the Iridium satellite constellation and ground system while executing real-time commanding and performing telemetry verification. Evaluate system health, troubleshoot first-level satellite sub-system issues, and support anomaly investigation following established fault escalation policies. Document all network events through the anomaly and issue reporting process and create accurate logs for ground system outages. Collaborate with the team on detection and recovery of issues within ground system applications and initial troubleshooting of remote teleport antennas. Complete Iridium Operator Certification as a condition of continued employment. Work 12-hour shifts in a 24-hour, multi-satellite operations environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in a network operations or spacecraft operations environment in lieu of degree
- 2+ years of related engineering experience
- 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 your 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
- Have US Citizenship
- Work 12-hour shifts
- All operators must complete Iridium Operator Certification within the required time frame as a condition of continued employment
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in the LINUX operating system, as well as standard PC usage and applications
- Familiarity with software development and programming skills
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