Iridium Satellite

Iridium’s mission is to create and enable innovative connectivity solutions for individuals, organizations, and governments all over the world.

 

Iridium is committed to being a fulfilling and rewarding place to work where people are proud of what they do and are inspired to be the best they can be. We are committed to helping our employees and their families lead healthy, productive lives.

 

Some of our benefit offerings include:
    ● Competitive, market-driven salaries

    ● Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

    ● Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

    ● Annual Bonus Plan and Annual Merit Increase Opportunities

    ● Employee Equity Awards

    ● Retirement 401(k) Plans and Employer Matching

    ● Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

    ● Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

    ● Career Development & Training Assistance

    ● Charitable Grants and Donation Matching Program

    ● Vacation, Sick Days, Floating Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off

    ● Paid Holidays

    ● Paid Parental Leave

    ● Headspace Membership

 

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Job Locations US-ND-Grand Forks AFB
Job ID 2024-3315
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 Center in Grand Forks, ND. 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
Category
Engineering
Job Locations US-VA-McLean | US-AZ-Tempe
Job ID 2023-3299
What We’re Looking For: If you are a cloud data engineer that loves designing and building data lake houses to help drive substantive business results, and have 5+ years of experience, then you will be excited about the Cloud Data Engineer opening with Iridium on our Data Management & Analytics team.  As a Cloud Data Engineer at Iridium, you’ll be an integral part of the team that is modernizing and centralizing our data infrastructure. You will succeed in this role by leveraging your strong database development skills.     What You’ll Do: - Help design and develop scalable, reliable, and efficient data pipelines and ETL processes using a variety of AWS services (AWS Glue, AWS DataSync, etc.) and third-party data platforms/tools (Snowflake, DBT, etc.) in an Agile development environment - Implement data ingestion strategies from various sources, including databases, APIs, and streaming platforms, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements, identify data sources, and define data models to support business analytics and reporting needs - Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipelines, ensuring the stability and availability of data for all stakeholders - Implement data security and compliance measures to protect sensitive information and adhere to data governance policies - Monitor and maintain the overall health of the data infrastructure, proactively identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks or inefficiencies
Category
Information Technology
Job Locations US-VA-Leesburg | US-AZ-Chandler
Job ID 2023-3243
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 Senior Engineer, Optical Ground Entry Point for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Senior Engineer, Optical GEP you’ll be responsible for identifying and autonomously implementing delivery of high-quality results and solutions. In this role, you’ll assist with numerous technical aspects of the architecture and design of the ground segment. 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.   This position requires the possession of or ability to obtain an active/current Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with the ability to obtain CI Polygraph (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).   What You’ll Do: - Use advanced knowledge to drive and define line of business/functional knowledge, ensuring system engineering best practices and processes are applied to ground and payload controller systems developed for various external projects - Work independently to perform requirements analysis, definition, decomposition, and management for Space and Ground Segments - Work closely with other project System Engineers on current government-based projects - Be responsible for exercising technical authority over projects - 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 - Collaborate with the 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) as well as Program Increment Demonstrations - Be accountable for the coordination and delivery of technical assignments designed with end goals in mind - Be accountable for ensuring that projects meet technical performance targets, deliver quality results, and activities are well-designed and meet overall project objectives - Play a key role in making 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
Category
Engineering
Job Locations US-VA-Leesburg | US-AZ-Chandler | US-Remote
Job ID 2023-3239
What We’re Looking For: If you are looking for a collaborative work environment where you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a team on the forefront of one of the most advanced satellite constellations in the world, then you will be excited about the Risk Management Analyst opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Risk Management Analyst, you’ll be responsible for identifying, developing, and autonomously implementing ideas and solutions as it relates to program Risk, Issues, and Opportunties. You will work closely with the Iridium development team to anticipate future requirements, develop, and evaluate plans that meet the urgent operational needs of the customer.   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: - Work independently to assess and develop recommendations/documentation for risk mitigation requirements by conducting mission and requirements analysis - Provide technical writing assistance in the development of Basis of Efforts (BOE) - Be responsible for assigned documentation within the SharePoint, Teams, or other relevant databases or tools - Lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) Risk Opportunity Working Group Meetings - Participate in technical meetings to capture risk and opportunity information as it is discussed to manage risk mitigation measures to achieve an acceptable risk level. Provide meeting support such as scheduling, notes, and action tracking. - Be responsible for maintaining, tracking, and updating relevant technical/risk documentation - Lead interviews with technical and management stakeholders at all levels to help identify and document program related risks, opportunities, and issues - Collaborate with program leadership to assess risks and provide recommendations for improvement
Category
Other
Job Locations US-AZ-Tempe | US-AZ-Tempe
Job ID 2023-3177
What We’re Looking For: Iridium is seeking a talented and motivated entry-level Human Resources Operations Specialist to join the Iridium Human Resources Team. As a Human Resources Operations Specialist, you’ll contribute to the team's operational functions and assist with various HR tasks. You will thrive in this role if you are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have a willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.   What You’ll Do: - Collaborate with the HR team to drive excellence in HR operations and provide comprehensive support - Work with HR team members on various projects and tasks - Assist with the development of solutions and processes - Help with the administration of various systems - Support day-to-day HR activities - Participate in HR-related research and investigations - Aid in the development of policies and procedures - Review HR data and contribute to continuous improvement efforts and data integrity
Category
Human Resources
Job Locations US-VA-McLean
Job ID 2023-3171
What We’re Looking For: We're in search of a Compliance Director who will take the helm in being the primary liaison with government auditors. In this role, you'll seamlessly collaborate with all departments across Iridium, ensuring our adherence to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and DFARs, all while maintaining compliance with stringent government regulations and internal controls.   As our Government Compliance Director, your wealth of knowledge regarding CAS, FAR, and GAAP will be put to good use. Your primary responsibilities will encompass executing and providing counsel to our leadership on compliance in line with various regulatory requirements related to business systems. Furthermore, you'll oversee and ensure the timely completion of various government submissions, thereby fostering Iridium's continued growth and development while upholding our regulatory commitments.   What You’ll Do: - Utilize subject matter experteese to develop Government team expertise - Drive strategy to ensure compliance with CAS, FAR and GAAP - Interface with DCAA, DCMA and other government representatives - Stay current on all government accounting regulations and keep the organization informed of relevant changes - Coordinate and lead the preparation of required regulatory accounting submissions within the timeframe mandated by the Government, such as Forward Pricing Rate Proposals, Incurred Cost submissions, Disclosure Statements, cost impacts, etc. - Respond to government audits and coordinate corrective actions as necessary - Work with management to ensure appropriate cost structure for government business including rates, allocations, etc. - Provide management with analytical assistance and advice in all government accounting aspects - Develop, track and report metrics; react to metrics by identifying and solving problems and making improvements
Category
Accounting/Finance
Job Locations US-VA-McLean
Job ID 2023-2970
What We’re Looking For: If you are experienced in development, testing, and sustainment engineering activities, then we would enjoy having you on our Product Engineering team.  As an Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing product testing and analysis as well as supporting team members with advanced product knowledge. You'll thrive in this role if you love switching between the end-user's perspective and software details, have experience with modern development practices, and are familiar with CI/CD pipelines. In addition to these responsibilities, you'll also get the chance to coach and mentor junior engineers, helping to shape the future of our team.   What You’ll Do: - Foster and develop a highly effective team of Engineers to perform test and analysis of embedded software - Mentor and train your team by performing regular check-ins, discussing career growth opportunities, giving constructive feedback, and managing conflict when necessary - Perform test planning, procedure development, and analysis activities for all aspects of the embedded software of Iridium transceivers - Provide high-quality, cost-effective system integration, test, and support services - Demonstrate advanced knowledge of product testing, including risk-based test planning - Play a key role in activities to define the configurations of lab environments - Work collaboratively with multi-sited global teams of software, hardware, and system development engineers - Work cross functionally to instill a strong culture of product quality within the organization - Support customers and team members to achieve project delivery milestones - Provide analysis, make suggestions, and implement processes that reduce test cycle time and improve product quality - Accountable for the development of documentation that clearly presents information for various stakeholders
Category
Engineering