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:

• Participate in developing and executing integration plans and procedures for multiple components of a satellite ground system, including hardware, software, and networking equipment
• Work collaboratively with multiple teams of engineers and stakeholders to ensure successful integration of components and systems within project timelines
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to system integration, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Develop and maintain documentation related to system integration, including integration plans, test procedures, and system configurations
• Participate in system testing and verification activities, including defining test requirements, developing test plans, and executing tests to ensure system functionality and performance meet project requirements
• Work closely with SDA System Engineers and Developers on current testing requirements and development of procedures
• Support senior engineers in exercising technical authority over projects
• 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
• Support the technical team in 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) as well as Program Increment Demonstrations
• Support senior engineers to ensuring that projects meet technical performance targets, deliver quality results, and activities are well-designed and meet overall project objectives
• 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, computer science or related field
• 2+ years’ experience in system engineering
• Familiarity with tools and software applications that support System Engineering and Integration, Verification, and Validation best practices
• 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:

• Knowledge of designing, developing, and operating Space Vehicle Subsystems
• Knowledge of Command and Control Systems (i.e., OS Comet, InControl, etc.)
• Knowledge or experience with aspects of the Hardware Software Development Life Cycle process
• Programming languages such as: Java, Java-Script, Python, Shell scripting
• Working knowledge of networking protocols, routers, switches, etc.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Tool Suite such JIRA, R4J and Confluence
• Familiarity with Linux Red Hat environments

We’ll also need you to:

• Be able to travel up to 25%
• Be able to work in the office at least 3 days a week to foster collaboration with the team and stakeholders
• This position directly performs under, supports, or is exposed to a U.S. government contract.  To comply with the requirements of Iridium’s U.S. government contracts, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens.

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.