Senior Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago

Tempe, United States Iridium Satellite Full time
Senior Systems Engineer Job Locations US-AZ-Tempe Job ID 2024-4019 Category Engineering Worker Category Regular Full-Time[F] 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

Iridium is seeking a motivated Senior Systems Engineer to join our Network Engineering Team. In this role, you will function as the Systems Engineer on various Iridium projects. As the Senior Systems Engineer, your primary focus will be all technical aspects relating to the design and requirements management of assigned projects. You'll be successful in this role if you have extensive experience in Systems Engineering and in-depth knowledge of both space and ground networks.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop and maintain network infrastructure, including automation and security
  • Administer and manage 4G/5G Core Network
  • Manage Linux and/or Debian GNU/Linux environments
  • Handle multi-user environment/system management
  • Define, prepare, and maintain CI/CD architecture
  • Manage backups and Disaster Recovery processes
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation
  • Perform requirements analysis, definition, decomposition and management for projects based services, conduct required system analysis (functional & performance), interface definition, and detailed trade studies
  • Provide support to the integration and test group
  • Manage the coordination and delivery of multiple or complex technical assignments designed with end goals in mind, including managing shifting priorities
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand how complex issues are affecting project operations and identify and design the formation of innovative solutions from concept through to completion

What You'll Need to Succeed:

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to cross-departmental groups or those unfamiliar with the topic
  • 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
  • Proactivity in providing feedback and sharing your knowledge with others
  • The ability to prioritize your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are met
Experience & Education Requirements / EEO

Things You Must Bring to the Table::

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field of study
  • 8+ years related experience in SysOPS and/or DevOps for complex technical projects
  • Experience engineering and operating a 4G EPC (MME, SGW, PGW, PCRF, HSS, and SCEF)
  • Knowledge of 4G core network call flows
  • Knowledge of network protocols, including but not limited to the Diameter, GTP, DNS, SS7/MAP, and HTTP
  • Experience analyzing and troubleshooting 4G/5G call flows using network diagnostic tools (i.e. Wireshark, IrisView, Netscout, etc.)
  • IP network and routing experience
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD, containerization, IaC: GitLab, Harbor, Helm, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible
  • Experience in Linux and/or Debian GNU/Linux operating systems (administration, kernel parameters)
  • Implementation and configuration of networks (Routing, Switching, Firewalls)
  • Experience with monitoring tools and log servers (e.g., Elasticsearch, Prometheus, Splunk)
  • Experience with backups and Disaster Recovery
  • Coding skills in Bash and Python

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

  • Experience engineering and operating a cloud native 4G/5G Core Network
  • 5G Core Experience (AMF, SMF, UPF, PCF, UDR/UDM, AUSF, and NEF)
  • Experience engineering and maintaining an SMSC and associated components
  • Experience with implementing and supporting 4G roaming services using an IPX carrier (i.e. Syniverse, BICS, etc.)
  • NB-IoT or LTE CAT-M experience

We'll Also Need You To:

  • Be 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.

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