Technical Manager, Ground System Director
$140,000–$183,000 year
HybridGrand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Manage real-time monitoring of ground systems for the SDA mission, coordinate daily mission objectives with partners, and lead recovery from unplanned events or remote antenna anomalies. Foster a team of up to twenty personnel through mentorship, performance reviews, and fault escalation resolution while documenting events and analyzing first-level troubleshooting. Execute 12-hour shifts in a 24-hour operations environment, requiring an active Top Secret Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship. Work at least three days per week in an Iridium office to support collaboration and professional growth within the satellite communications sector.
Required Qualifications
- Active/current Top Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance
- 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
- 8+ years of related engineering experience
- Experience in leading a team in a real-time operations environment
- Capable of being a strong motivator and source of direction for your team and role modelling commitment to your team's goals
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently present information and ideas to others
- Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with solutions
- Have confidence and be able to easily establish valuable relationships with management, members of your team, mission partners, and customers
- Must be able to prioritize key tasks and have a strong sense of ownership over your work
- Have the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects for yourself and your team while making sure to meet deadlines
- Be active in seeking out ways to continuously improve yourself and gain new knowledge
- Work 12-hour shifts
- Be a U.S. Citizen
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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