Engineer III, Systems Integration & Test

Iridium Satellite, LLC•Chandler, AZ

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

If you are passionate about space and deploying disruptive space technology, we want to talk to you! Iridium is seeking a motivated Engineer III, focused on Integration, Verification, and Validation to join our System Engineering Team for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As an Engineer III, you’ll independently deliver high-quality work, drive projects and deliverables to completion, and implement test plans, procedures, and objectives under the direction of senior management, including delivery of test artifacts. In this role, you’ll be responsible for numerous technical aspects of the architecture and design of the ground segment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related field
5+ years’ experience in system engineering or software programming experience
Programming languages such as: Java (Sprint Boot), Java-Script, Python, C++, Shell scripting
Experience with Kubernetes / Docker / Podman / ArgoCD
Familiarity with tools and software applications that support System Engineering and Integration, Verification, and Validation best practices
Willingness to learn and work with numerous COTS (Commercial-off-the-Shelf) packages
Experience working with different databases
Familiarity with coding and scripting languages with a willingness to continuously learn and enhance skills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently present products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues
Possess 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
Have confidence and be able to establish valuable relationships with others
Must be able to prioritize key tasks and have a strong sense of ownership over your work
Be active in seeking out ways to continuously improve yourself and gain new knowledge
Be able to travel up to 10%
Be a US Citizen with no dual citizenships
Be able to work in the office at least 3 days a week to foster collaboration with the team and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of networking protocols, routers, switches, etc.
Knowledge of designing, developing, and operating Space Vehicle Subsystems
Knowledge of Command and Control Systems (i.e., OS Comet, InControl, etc.)
Knowledge or experience with aspects of the Hardware Software Development Life Cycle process
Familiarity with Atlassian Tool Suite such JIRA, R4J and Confluence
Familiarity with Linux Red Hat environments

Responsibilities

Support senior engineers in exercising technical authority over projects
Create and maintain test software emulating real components in the system
Be responsible for generating automated test procedures and automated analysis of the results
Play a role in developing and executing integration plans and procedures for multiple components of a satellite ground system, including hardware, software, and networking equipment
Work collaboratively with multiple teams of engineers and stakeholders to ensure successful integration of components and systems within project timelines
Play a role in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to system integration, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
Develop and maintain documentation related to system integration, including integration plans, test procedures, and system configurations
Execute system testing and verification activities, including defining test requirements, developing test plans, and executing tests to ensure system functionality and performance meet project requirements
Work closely with SDA System Engineers and Developers on current testing requirements and development of procedures
Ensure projects meet technical performance targets, deliver quality results, and activities are well-designed and meet overall project objectives
Provide system engineering best practices in program design and delivery, utilizing critical thinking skills to better design new or developing systems