Systems Engineer III
About The Position
Iridium is seeking a Systems Engineer III to join its Systems Engineering team in support of a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. The role independently delivers high-quality work and drives projects and deliverables to completion, including system requirements analysis, functional and performance analysis, system design, and system integration. The primary focus is architecture and integration of Mission Planning, Flight Dynamics, Ground Entry Point Management, and Fleet Operations Monitoring. The position applies systems engineering practices to ground and payload controller development and performs analysis, definition, decomposition, and management of Space and Ground segments. The engineer works with Project Systems Engineers, stakeholders, and the wider team to define and manage requirements, support technical decisions, and ensure system designs meet performance targets. The position requires an active/current Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one. A U.S. security clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active. Applicants must be U.S. citizens because the work directly performs under, supports, or is exposed to a U.S. government contract. The role is hybrid, with at least four days per week in an Iridium office, and may require travel up to 25%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least 5 years of related systems engineering experience on complex technical projects.
- Active/current Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance; a U.S. security clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
- U.S. citizenship, as the position directly performs under, supports, or is exposed to a U.S. government contract.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to confidently present products, deliverables, analyses, and issues.
- Analytical mindset and ability to think critically to make decisions and develop solutions.
- Ability to proactively communicate, manage upward, and ask for help when needed.
- Ability to establish valuable relationships with others.
- Ability to prioritize key tasks and take ownership of work.
- Willingness to seek continuous improvement and gain new knowledge.
- Ability to work in an Iridium office at least four days per week.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience in telecommunications, ground networks, electronic products development or manufacturing, or satellites.
- Master’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or science.
- Programming experience with Java, JavaScript, Python, or Shell scripting.
- Working knowledge of networking protocols, routers, and switches.
- Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, R4J, Big Picture, and Confluence.
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering methodologies.
- Good understanding of tools and software applications that support systems engineering best practices.
Responsibilities
- Apply systems engineering best practices and processes to ground and payload controller development for various projects.
- Perform required analysis, definition, decomposition, and management of Space and Ground segments.
- Work with Project Systems Engineers in exercising technical authority over projects.
- Conduct functional and performance system analysis, interface definition, concept of operations definition, and detailed trade studies.
- Provide input for major reviews, including Systems Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Operations Readiness Review (ORR).
- Perform analysis to ensure system designs meet technical performance targets.
- Participate in modeling and simulation of new services.
- Build stakeholder relationships to understand technical needs and manage requirements and planning for assigned projects.
- Use critical thinking to support new ideas and approaches, including designing and developing existing and new systems.
Benefits
- Company stock may be available.
- Annual bonus may be available.
- Medical insurance coverage.
- Dental insurance coverage.
- Vision insurance coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan options.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Other discounts and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
