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Engineer III, Flight Dynamics Analyst

Iridium Satellite LLC

$91,000 - $120,000

vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, North Dakota, Grand Forks Air Force Base

Jul 23, 2026

Engineer III, Flight Dynamics Analyst

Job Locations

US-ND-Grand Forks AFB

Job ID

2026-4835

Category

Engineering

Worker Category

Regular Full-Time[F]

Company Overview

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium's unique 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. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. 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:

If you are enthusiastic about working in the space industry, then you will be excited about the Flight Dynamics Analyst opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Flight Dynamics Analyst, you'll participate in monitoring and controlling ground systems at the Operations Centers in Grand Forks, ND or Huntsville, AL. You will work 12-hour shifts with a team in a 24-hour, multi-satellite operations environment. You will thrive in this role if you have a desire to be part of a team on the forefront of one of the most advanced satellite constellations in the world and are highly motivated and passionate about engineering and space systems.

This position requires an active/current Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a 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 near real-time constellation position trending, monitoring, and management

Develop and validate 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 conducting real-time conjunction analysis to assess the risk of collision and execute mitigation efforts as deemed necessary
Ensure the quality and timely generation of predictive orbital events to support other domains
Take an active role in the development and maintenance of Flight Dynamics procedures
Continuously look for ways to improve tools and processes for streamlined operations

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
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 or come up with solutions
Be comfortable managing upward, including being a proactive communicator and asking for help when needed
Have confidence and be able to establish valuable relationships with others
Must be able to prioritize key 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
The ability to handle multiple tasks at once and complete them on time with mostly no errors

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

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

We'll also need you to:

Work 12-hour shifts
Be a U.S. Citizen

Work Environment:

This position exclusively works in the operations center. The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer. The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse and printer. For meetings in person, this position will need to be able stand, walk within the office and climb stairs on occasion.

Additional Information:

Base Pay Range: $91,000 - $120,000 USD

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.