Engineer III, Systems Integration & Test

About the role

The Iridium Space Development Agency (SDA) System Engineering Integration and Test team is seeking a Test Engineer III to support automated testing and integration activities for satellite ground systems. The ideal candidate will develop and maintain automated test capabilities, support system integration efforts, and contribute to improving the quality and performance of ground software systems.

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
• Aid in the 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

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
• 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
• 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
• Possess a strong sense of ownership over your work
• Be confident and be able to establish valuable relationships with others

Qualifications

• Technical curiosity and motivation to work on complex space systems
• 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)