Engineer III - Flight Dynamics Systems Development

Company Overview

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with a network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium’s network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things. Our unique network and services provide a reliable lifeline when needed.

About the Role

As an Engineer III on the Ground System Development team, you’ll independently deliver high-quality work across multiple activities and projects, including those with cross-functional teams, to support customer-driven Ground System Management Systems. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of Engineers, Scrum Masters, and other Product Owners to build and deliver state-of-the-art Mission Management Software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Technical Roadmap, including design, implementation, and operation of the Flight Dynamics System (FD) software components required to meet the SDA PWSA mission objectives.
• Play a role in the collaborative efforts and initiatives with the Mission Management team to develop ground software components founded upon modern industry standard platforms, languages, and deployment techniques.
• Prioritize software development objectives within the Iridium-defined Agile/Scrum framework.
• Plan and execute software releases, providing input into stakeholder/program schedules and budgets.
• Provide technical and analytics support to stakeholders to promote informed decision-making.
• Assist in ground system operations process/procedure/training documentation and identify technical training needs.
• Deliver constructive, meaningful feedback and proactively offer guidance and knowledge-sharing.
• Collaborate cross-team with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps, identify and mitigate technical risks, and remove barriers to success.
• Interface with the operations team to obtain user feedback and update software accordingly.
• Interface with customers to explain the status of FD software development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in the Aerospace industry, specifically associated with the development and operation of complex Satellite Ground Systems.
• Breadth of knowledge in satellite operations, mission planning, and satellite subsystems.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently present products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues.
• An analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with solutions.
• Comfortable managing upward, including being a proactive communicator and asking for help when needed.
• Confidence and a strong sense of ownership over your work.
• Experience with defining, analyzing, and documenting RF (Radio Frequency) and optical communication system interface requirements.
• Experience with Satellite RF Communications theory or practical experience.
• Experience with designing, developing, and operating Space Vehicle Subsystems and various command and control systems (e.g., OS Comet, InControl, etc.).
• Programming languages such as: Java, JavaScript, Python, Shell scripting.
• Working knowledge of networking protocols, routers, switches, etc.

Qualifications

• Active/current Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Skills

• Technical expertise in Mission Planning, Ground System software development, and hardware interfaces.

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $95,000 - $125,000 USD
• Employee benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

Pay

• Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus.

Schedule

• This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.