Engineer III, Systems Integration & Test

Iridium Satellite, LLC•Reston, VA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Iridium is seeking a Test Engineer III to join our Iridium Space Development Agency (SDA) System Engineering Integration and Test team. As a Test Engineer III, you will independently support automated testing and integration activities for satellite ground systems. In this role, you will focus primarily on developing and maintaining automated test capabilities, supporting system integration efforts, and helping improve the quality and performance of ground software systems. You will thrive in this role if you are technically curious, collaborative, detail-oriented, and motivated to work on complex 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).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related field
5+ years’ experience in system engineering, software development, integration, or test environments
Strong troubleshooting skills supporting integration and test activities in Linux-based environments
Ability to learn, work with, and become proficient in numerous Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products and tools
Working knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and Agile development processes.
Familiarity with tools and applications supporting System Engineering, Integration, Verification, and Validation activities
Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently present products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues
Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with solutions
Be comfortable managing upward, including being a proactive communicator and asking for help when needed
Have confidence and be able to establish valuable relationships with others
Must be able to prioritize key tasks and have a strong sense of ownership over your work
Be active in seeking out ways to continuously improve yourself and gain new knowledge
Must be a US Citizen
Active/current Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with designing, developing, and operating Space Vehicle Subsystems
Knowledge and experience with Command and Control Systems (e.g., OS Comet, InControl, or similar platforms)
Familiarity with Hardware and Software Development Life Cycle processes.
Experience with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or Shell scripting
Working knowledge of networking protocols, routers, switches, and related technologies
Familiarity with Atlassian tools including JIRA, R4J, and Confluence

Responsibilities

Work independently to develop and maintain automated test scripts supporting satellite ground system integration and test environments
Design, implement, and execute test cases based on system requirements, use cases, and operational scenarios
Support enhancements to automated test frameworks to improve test coverage, efficiency, and repeatability
Execute integration and test activities to validate system functionality, performance, and interoperability
Assist with development and maintenance of ground software capabilities by troubleshooting defects and implementing approved improvements
Analyze system behavior and test results to identify issues, document findings, and support root cause investigations
Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and cross-functional teams to support integration and testing objectives
Recommend improvements to test automation processes, system performance, and testing methodologies based on operational experience
Support implementation and testing of modern technologies, including cloud-based solutions and microservice architectures
Follow established processes for configuration management, change control, risk management, and software deployment activities