Senior Software Systems Engineer

Company Overview

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

Position Summary, Job Requirements & Responsibilities

What We’re Looking For:

Are you a space enthusiast with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a desire to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Iridium is seeking a motivated Senior Software/Systems Engineer to join our Strategic Government Programs Systems Engineering Team. As a Senior Software/Systems Engineer, you will participate in system requirements analysis, decomposition and management, functional and performance analysis, system design, system integration, verification, and validation, as well as troubleshooting of network systems, providing significant value to the team. You will thrive in this role if you are looking to take your engineering career to the next level.

What You’ll Do:

Apply system engineering best practices and processes to ground and payload controller development for various projects

Work independently to perform requirements analysis, definition, decomposition, and management

Collaborate with Project Systems Engineers in exercising technical authority over projects

Independently conduct required system analysis (functional & performance), interface definition, concept of operations and detailed trade studies

Participate in providing input for major reviews such as: Systems Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Operations Readiness Review (ORR) and Program Increment Demonstrations

Be accountable for performing analysis that ensures system designs meet technical performance targets

Participate in Modeling and Simulation of new services

Play a key role in planning and executing acceptance testing of existing and new projects

Build relationships with stakeholders to understand their technical needs to manage the requirements and planning of the assigned projects

Identify and autonomously implement ideas, solutions, processes, procedures throughout the design and development of existing and new systems

Maintain existing operational tool suite and develop new operational software tools and scripts of medium to high complexity, focusing on streamlined automated and mechanized satellite ground operations

Investigate and resolve issues where situations require an in-depth evaluation of factors that have been discovered or referred by stakeholders

Support cross-functional efforts and special projects with small team sizes spanning multiple Iridium groups with minimal external interfaces

Experience & Education Requirements / EEO

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace/Software/Systems Engineering or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree

8+ years of related software/system engineering experience for complex technical projects, preferably direct experience in telecommunications, ground networks, electronic products development/manufacturing, or satellites; OR an equivalent combination of work experience in satellite operations and/or software development

Proficiency in a LINUX operating system, as well as standard PC usage and applications

Proficiency in Programming languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Shell scripting

Basic understanding of how to track, trend and analyze potential problems & anomalous conditions that may affect the ground system, hardware, software, operational LANs (Local Area Networks), and satellites

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic

Have confidence and be able to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team

Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out-of-the-box solutions

Be proactive in providing feedback and be enthusiastic in sharing your knowledge with others

Capable of prioritizing your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are met

Be self-aware enough to identify and correct your mistakes, and not be afraid to ask for help when needed

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

Experience in developing software tools and applications

Working knowledge of networking protocols, routers, switches, etc.

Familiarity with Tool Suite such as R4J, Jira and Confluence

Strong knowledge of system engineering methodologies

A good understanding of tools and software applications that support system engineering best practices

Working knowledge of satellite or ground operations, background in troubleshooting and problem solving, and working under tight time constraints

Master’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or science

We’ll also need you to:

Be able to travel up to 10%

Be able to work in the office at least 3 days a week to foster collaboration with the team and stakeholders

Be a US Citizen with no dual citizenships

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in the company office or in a home office. The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer. The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse and printer. For meetings in-person, this position will need to be able stand, walk within the office and climb stairs on occasion.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and other protected categories.