Systems Engineer I

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 passionate about space and deploying disruptive space technology, we want to talk to you! Iridium is seeking a motivated Engineer II, focused on Integration, Verification, and Validation to join our System Engineering Team for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As an Engineer II, you’ll work autonomously to implement test plans, procedures, and objectives under the direction of senior management, including delivery of test artifacts. In this role, you’ll be responsible for numerous technical aspects of the architecture and design of the ground segment.

What You’ll Do:

• Apply system engineering best practices and processes to ground and payload controller development for various projects
• Work with team members to perform required analysis, definition, decomposition, and management of Space & Ground segments
• Work with Project Systems Engineers in exercising technical authority over projects
• Participate in conducting required system analysis (functional & performance), interface definition, concept of operatoins definition, and detailed trade studies
• Support input and actions for major reviews such as: Systems Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Operations Readiness Review (ORR)
• Assist in performing analysis that ensures system designs meet technical performance targets
• Participate in Modeling and Simulation of new services
• Build relationships with stakeholders to understand their technical needs to manage the requirements and planning of the assigned projects
• Utilize critical thinking skills to support your team in applying new ideas and approaches, such as designing and developing existing and new systems
  
  

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Basic knowledge of system engineering, preferably with some experience in telecommunications, ground networks, electronic products development/manufacturing, or satellites
• 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 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
  
  

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

• Programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, Shell scripting
• Working knowledge of networking protocols, routers, switches, etc.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Tool Suite
• Master’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or science
• Strong knowledge of system engineering methodologies
• A good understanding of tools and software applications that support system engineering best practices
  
  

We’ll also need you to:

• Be able to work in the office at least 3 or more days a week to foster collaboration with the team and stakeholders
• Be able to travel up to 10%
• Be a US Citizen
  
  

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.

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