Associate Director, Engineering (Commercial Projects Team)

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:

Iridium is seeking an Associate Director who will be responsible for leading the Iridium Commercial Projects Team in developing cutting edge technical solutions for its portfolio of commercial services. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the team. You will be responsible for providing technically feasible solutions for the assigned projects, ensuring the projects utilize common Systems Engineering processes, implementing SAFe/AGILE practices and working closely with other program managers and segment leads. If you’re passionate about utilizing your knowledge and skills to support these roles, then we want to talk to you.

What You’ll Do:

Foster and develop a highly effective team of engineers to facilitate team activities and projects

Lead efforts of multiple simultaneous objectives that span several functions and projects

Develop and maintain the team’s overall budget, goals, and schedules, ensuring adherence

Design and lead the development of services that interact with the Iridium ecosphere

Ensure that the team serves as the technical authority on all assigned projects

Oversee requirements analysis and decomposition of systems requirements

Ensure all projects follow the required project processes

Ensure proper coordination is implemented between projects with an emphasis on finding common engineering solutions where applicable

Lead team in the practice and implementation of SAFe/AGILE practices

Lead team participation in development of RFP and SOW efforts and lead team in support of major reviews

Mentor and train your team by performing regular check-ins, discussing career growth opportunities, giving constructive feedback, and managing conflict when necessary

Identify current staffing needs and secure appropriate resources which will allow for the expansion of team capabilities

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Capable of being a strong motivator and source of direction for your team and exemplifying commitment to your team’s goals

A people-oriented mentality and the ability to actively promote cross-functional team building

The ability to confidently drive discussions, raise support for key ideas, and tailor your communication style to a wide range of audiences

The creativity, resourcefulness, and decisiveness needed to manage risks and respond to critical situations

Be a strategic thinker who continuously looks for new and enhanced ways of doing things

Possess the creativity, resourcefulness, and decisiveness needed to manage risks and respond to critical situations

Have a strong sense of urgency in driving projects to completion and be motivated to achieve outcomes and results

Ability to manage multiple or complex projects while adhering to deadlines and budget limitations

Experience leading test and analysis activities of complex communications and/or space-based systems

Experience & Education Requirements / EEO

Things You Must Bring to the Table:

BS or MS degree in engineering or related technical field

12+ years of relevant experience; previous experience in the Satellite industry highly desired

Experience leading test and analysis activities of complex communications and/or space-based systems

Strong technical background and experience with system level projects

Experience developing and maintaining schedules

Experience in coordinating software develop activities

Previous management experience

Expertise with the Microsoft Windows and Office product suite

A strong knowledge of satellite systems

A strong knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile processes

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

Familiarity with Atlassian Tools

We’ll Also Need You To:

Willing and able to travel up to 25 %

Due to ITAR, US Citizenship is required

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.

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.