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, you’ll be excited about the Senior Manager position of the Architecture and Design group for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a member of the System Engineering team, you’ll be responsible for managing multiple activities and projects, including those with cross-functional teams, to deliver customer-driven System Engineering and Program artifcacts. In this role, you will work alongside a team of Engineers to design, build, and deliver a state-of-the-art Ground System that wows our customers. As a lead, you’ll be responsible for managing multiple activities to support system architecture and design, software development, integration and test, and operations areas of responsibilities.  To thrive, you’ll need a breadth of knowledge in ground antenna monitoring and control, fleet management, and software development. 

This position requires an active/current Top Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

What You’ll Do:

• Foster and develop a highly effective team of Systems Engineers to facilitate program activities and projects
• Mentor and train your team by evaluating employees’ performance, recognizing areas for improvement, and providing reliable solutions to problems that may impact your team’s effectiveness
• Ensure system engineering best practices and processes are applied to ground and payload controller systems developed for various external projects
• Lead and maintain system-level architecture and design documentation, ensuring alignment with project requirements, industry standards, and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and network engineers, to ensure seamless design, integration, and interoperability of system components
• Collaborate with system architects and project managers to define system-level requirements, establish technical baselines, and track performance metrics throughout the integration process
• Perform requirements analysis, definition, decomposition, and management for Space and Ground Segments
• Work closely with Program Managers and other key stakeholders to determine resource needs, technical development schedules, and major milestones
• Conduct required system analysis (functional & performance), interface definition, and detailed trade studies, analyzing multiple data sources to respond to frequent, complex, and high impact situations
• Lead the program technical team in support of 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)
• Support the coordination and delivery of multiple or complex technical assignments designed with end goals in mind, including managing shifting priorities
• Work independently to ensure that projects meet technical performance targets, deliver quality results, and activities are well-designed and meet overall project objectives
• Play a key role in providing input on strategic project decisions and provide system engineering best practices in program design and delivery, utilizing critical thinking skills to better design new or developing systems

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 10+ years related system engineering experience for complex technical projects, preferably direct experience in telecommunications, ground networks, electronic product development/manufacturing or satellites
• Previous management experience required
• Knowledge and experience with designing, developing, and operating satellite ground control systems
• Strong knowledge of system engineering methodologies
• Strong familiarity with tools and software applications that support system engineering best practices
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and recognize and adapt to different communication techniques
• Capable of being a strong motivator and source of direction for your team and role modelling commitment to your team’s goals
• Have a people-oriented mentality and be able to build valuable relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and executive leadership
•  Be able to analyze and understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions, come up with and evaluate unique solutions, and see those solutions through to completion
• Be independent and self-motivated and demonstrate a high degree of creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Have a strong sense of urgency in driving projects to completion and be motivated to achieve outcomes and results
• Can thrive in a dynamic environment and efficiently manage multiple or complex projects while continuously looking for new and enhanced ways of doing things
• Can manage multiple or complex projects while adhering to deadlines and budget limitations
• Be proactive in sharing knowledge you’ve learned with others 

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

• Knowledge and experience with designing, developing, and operating various Command and Control Systems (i.e: OS Comet, InControl, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with aspects of the Agile software development process and/or Scaled Agile practices.
• Programming languages such as: Java, JavaScript, Python, Shell scripting
• Working knowledge of networking protocols, routers, switches, etc.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Tool Suite

We’ll also need you to:

• 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.