Manager, Test Engineering (GWIT)

Iridium Satellite•Chandler, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Iridium is seeking a Manager, Test Engineering to lead system-level integration and test activities for its ground infrastructure. The role partners with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and execute test strategies, plans, and procedures that verify system performance and product quality. It oversees daily operations of a technical test laboratory, including test readiness, configuration control, and efficient execution of testing activities. The manager leads and develops a team of test engineers and drives improvements in test processes, automation, and lab operations to enhance quality, efficiency, and delivery. The position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary, with most work performed using a computer and basic office equipment. Under Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least four days per week in an Iridium office. The role requires U.S. citizenship because it directly performs under, supports, or is exposed to a U.S. government contract. The employee must be willing and able to travel up to 15 days annually and be on-call to support operational issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant technical field.
At least 8 years of progressive technical experience, preferably in aerospace, satellite, or telecommunications industries.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements definition, analysis, verification and validation, and anomaly resolution.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, solve complex problems, and coordinate interdependent workflows.
Effective communication skills and ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with peers, leadership, and stakeholders.
Analytical mindset, critical-thinking ability, and ability to propose practical solutions.
Proactive knowledge sharing and providing feedback to improve team performance.
Ability to prioritize work for oneself and the team to meet deadlines and milestones.
U.S. citizenship.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 15 days annually.
Willingness and ability to be on-call for operational issues.

Nice To Haves

Strong project-management skills and experience coordinating cross-functional technical efforts.
Advanced degree in engineering or a related discipline.
Prior experience leading a lab engineering team.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of test engineers by setting priorities, managing performance, fostering technical growth, and promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Lead cross-functional engineering efforts to translate system requirements into executable test activities and coordinate verification tasks.
Manage day-to-day system integration and test laboratory operations, including test readiness, configuration control, calibration, safe operation of test assets, and efficient use of lab resources.
Plan, prioritize, and allocate testing resources to support Agile development activities and program milestones.
Develop, review, and maintain test plans, procedures, reports, and related documentation in accordance with project, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Advance test automation, improve test methodologies, and optimize laboratory processes to improve quality, efficiency, and cycle time.
Communicate testing progress, emerging risks, and resource needs to leadership and program stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and peer engineering managers to align testing activities with evolving mission needs.
Mentor engineers and encourage technical growth, knowledge sharing, and adoption of best practices.
Provide hands-on technical support for system integration, troubleshooting, and engineering decision-making within the role’s scope.
Foster technical excellence, operational discipline, continuous improvement, accountability, data integrity, and quality.