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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer II, Ground System Operator - **Company:** Iridium Satellite, LLC - **Location:** Grand Forks, ND, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $95,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Computer Programming, Linux, Event Logging, Operational Data Store, Software Engineering, System Testing, Wide Area Networks, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us12c4aaae7b492db127dea07a390f5bed/eaa ## About the Role * 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 * Interest or experience in technical troubleshooting, software testing, or scripting to support evolving operational tools is beneficial Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table: * Proficiency in the LINUX operating system, as well as standard PC usage and applications * Familiarity with software development and programming skills * Exposure to system test environments, automation tools, or telemetry analysis techniques is a plus We'll also need you to: * Work 12-hour shifts * Be a U.S. citizen ADA and EEO: Work Environment: This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer. We believe in-person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium's Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least four days per week (approximately 80%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth. ## Description Join our team and help shape how the world stays connected. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where employees are empowered to innovate, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact. Position Summary, Job Requirements & Responsibilities: What We're Looking For: If you are a science and space enthusiast who is excited about working on cutting-edge technology and with a talented team of professionals, then you will be excited about the Ground System Operator II opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Ground System Operator II, you will participate in monitoring and controlling ground systems at one of the SDA Operations Centers. You will work 12-hour shifts with a team in a 24/7, multi-satellite operations environment. You will thrive in this role if you have a desire to learn and execute new technical skills and are highly motivated and passionate about engineering and space systems. This position requires an active/current Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active). What You'll Do: * Perform real-time monitoring of the ground system in support of the SDA mission * Analyze operational data and execute first level troubleshooting to resolve issues * Support data-driven investigations and troubleshooting of software and system logs * Monitor spacecraft fleet-level health and status * Work collaboratively with the team to detect and recover from issues within the Iridium ground system applications, and for a global network of remote teleport antennas and Wide Area Network (WAN) * Assist in validating fixes and confirming system stability following recovery actions * Support real-time anomaly investigation and resolution and follow established Fault Escalation policies and procedures * Participate in deeper technical analysis of anomalies and contribute operational insight to factory teams * Support process improvement initiatives by properly documenting all events through an anomaly and issue reporting process * Create accurate, timely, and descriptive event logging for all ground system outages or system events * Participate in testing and evaluating new software releases, patches, and configuration changes prior to operational rollout * Execute operational test cases and provide structured feedback to developers and system engineers * Assist with rollout activities for new tools, capabilities, or ground system applications, including integration checks and post-deployment monitoring * Help develop and refine updated procedures, troubleshooting documentation, and operational best practices for newly introduced capabilities ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Is your backend a hodgepodge of queues, event stores and cron jobs? 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