Systems Engineer II

Iridium Satellite, LLC • Reston, VA

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

Iridium is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer II to join our Systems Engineering team supporting a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. In this role, you’ll apply systems engineering principles to help analyze, design, and integrate ground and satellite systems, while learning from experienced team members and gradually increasing your technical responsibilities. If you're ready to grow your engineering career in a collaborative environment focused on cutting-edge aerospace technology, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering or related technical work, preferably in aerospace or telecom
• 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
• Be able to work in the office at least 3 or more days a week
• Be able to travel up to 10%
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Possess or be eligible for a Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• Basic familiarity with satellite systems or ground networks
• Exposure to modeling/simulation tools or programming in Python, C++, or Java
• Coursework or internship experience in systems engineering or telecom

Responsibilities

• Support system engineering activities across the Space & Ground segments under the direction of senior staff
• Assist in defining and decomposing system requirements and interfaces
• Help prepare materials for system reviews such as SRRs and PDRs
• Contribute to documentation for system integration and test efforts
• Participate in system analysis and modeling efforts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and support technical execution
• Learn to identify design tradeoffs and support system-level decision making

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level