Iridium Satellite-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Chandler, AZ
501-1,000 employees
Telecommunications

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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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