Principal Engineer, Mission Systems

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:

 

If you are passionate about space and deploying disruptive space technology, we want to talk to you!  Iridium is seeking a motivated and experienced Principal Engineer, Mission Systems Integration to join our team. In this role, you will support the integration of our core ground system components, including constellation mission management and ground transport capabilities, that will manage operations for a new constellation of space vehicles on behalf of the Space Development Agency (SDA). You will also coordinate with Space Vehicle Vendors and the SDA customer to ensure that our system level development meets mission objectives. You will thrive in this role if you have a desire to be part of a team on the forefront of one of the most advanced satellite constellations in the world and are highly motivated and passionate about system engineering and space systems.

 

This position requires an active/current Secret U.S. Security Clearance or the ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

 

What You’ll Do:

• Plan, organize, and integrate current and emerging operational and system capabilities to achieve desired warfighting mission effects
• Deliver engineering results to identify enhanced capabilities, technologies, system interdependencies, and architectures in development of reference missions and close mission capability gaps
• Use systems in an operational mission context to inform stakeholders about building the right functions and guiding capability maturation to address warfighter mission needs
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for the integration of multiple components within a satellite ground system, ensuring compatibility, functionality, and performance at the system level
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and network engineers, to ensure integration and interoperability of system components
• Conduct system-level analysis and troubleshooting to identify and resolve complex technical issues, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to implement effective solutions
• Develop and maintain system-level architecture and design documentation, ensuring alignment with project requirements, industry standards, and best practices
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning for system integration activities, identifying potential risks, developing contingency plans, and implementing risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with system architects and project managers to define system-level requirements, establish technical baselines, and track performance metrics throughout the integration process
• Collaborate with government agencies and stakeholders to understand mission objectives, requirements, and constraints, and ensure that system engineering activities align with these objectives
• Develop and implement mission assurance plans and processes to assess and mitigate risks associated with system design, integration, testing, and operations, ensuring mission success and resilience

Experience & Education Requirements / EEO

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in system’s engineering or related field, OR e