Senior Systems Engineer, Architecture and Design

Iridium Satellite, LLC•Reston, VA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

If you are an experienced systems engineer with a background in space systems architecture and design, and have at least 8 years of experience, you will be excited about this opening with Iridium on our SDA (Space Development Agency) Project. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll be responsible for identifying and autonomously implementing ideas and solutions as it relates to the design and development of core system components, working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful mission outcomes. In this role, you will focus primarily on the architecture and integration of Mission Planning, Flight Dynamics, Ground Entry Point Management, and Fleet Operations Monitoring. You will thrive in this role if you enjoy tackling complex challenges and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or related field, OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree
8+ years of relevant experience in the Satellite Operations and/or Ground Segment Development industry areas
Strong knowledge of system engineering methodologies and AGILE processes
Strong familiarity with tools and software applications that support system engineering best practices
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and recognize and adapt to different communication techniques
Can easily build meaningful relationships with others, including senior leadership outside of your own department, and is comfortable providing constructive feedback to your team members and management
Be able to analyze a situation or problem, generate effective solutions, and see those solutions through to completion
Must possess the creativity and resourcefulness needed to make reliable decisions and determine methods on new assignments
Can thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks and managing shifting priorities
Be proactive in sharing knowledge you’ve learned with others
Be able to travel up to 10%
Be a US Citizen
Be able to work in the office at least 3 days a week to foster collaboration with the team

Nice To Haves

Experience with designing, developing, and operating Space Vehicle Subsystems and various command and control systems (e.g. OS Comet, InControl, etc.)
Experience with aspects of the Hardware Software Development Life Cycle process
Experience with orbital mechanics, space vehicle launches and early orbit functions
Experience with modeling and simulations of mesh networks
Familiarity with programming languages such as: Java, Java-Script, Python, Shell scripting
Familiarity with Atlassian Tool Suite such JIRA, R4J and Confluence
Experience in any or all phases of the SE lifecycle (requirements, design, development, integration, test, and operations)

Responsibilities

Be responsible for providing technical expertise for various components within a satellite ground system, ensuring compatibility, functionality, and performance at the system level
Develop and maintain system-level architecture and design documentation, ensuring alignment with project requirements, industry standards, and best practices
Independently perform requirements analysis, definition, decomposition, and management for Space and Ground Segments
Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning for system design and development activities, identifying potential risks, developing contingency plans, and implementing risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and network engineers, to ensure seamless design, integration, and interoperability of system components
Conduct required system analysis (functional & performance), interface definition, and detailed trade studies, analyzing multiple data sources to respond to frequent, complex, and high impact situations
Support the program technical team in 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)
Support the coordination and delivery of multiple or complex technical assignments designed with end goals in mind, including managing shifting priorities
Work independently to ensure that projects meet technical performance targets, deliver quality results, and activities are well-designed and meet overall project objectives
Collaborate with system architects and project managers to define system-level requirements, establish technical baselines, and track performance metrics throughout the integration process