Principal Engineer, Mission Management Systems Development
4 weeks ago
Principal Engineer, Mission Management Systems Development
Job Locations
US-VA-Leesburg | US-AZ-Chandler
Job ID
2024-3487
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 & ResponsibilitiesWhat We're Looking For:
If you are passionate about space and deploying disruptive space technology, you'll be excited about the Principal Mission Management Systems Development Engineer position for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Principal Engineer on the Mission Management team, you'll be responsible for managing multiple activities and projects, including those with cross-functional teams, to deliver customer-driven Mission Planning, Flight Dynamics, and Ground Systems Management Systems. In this role, you will work alongside a team of Engineers to build and deliver state-of-the-art Mission Management Systems that wow our customers. To thrive, you'll need a breadth of knowledge in Mission Planning and Ground System software development.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the development of Mission Planning software and enhance existing software capabilities to meet the requirements of the SDA project
- Lead collaborative efforts and initiatives with the Mission Management team and other software team members to develop ground software components founded upon modern industry standard platforms, languages, and deployment techniques
- Prioritize software development objectives within the Iridium-defined Agile/Scrum framework
- Plan and execute software releases, providing input into stakeholder/program schedules and budgets
- Provide technical and analytics support to stakeholders to promote informed decision making
- Leverage knowledge to assist in ground system operations process/procedure/training documentation and identify technical training needs
- Deliver constructive, meaningful feedback and proactively offer guidance and knowledge-sharing with team members
- Coordinate with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps, identify and mitigate technical risks, and remove barriers to success
Experience & Education Requirements / EEO
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Breadth of knowledge in satellite operations, mission planning, and satellite subsystem
- 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
Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:
- Masters in Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science
We'll also need you to:
- Be able to travel up to 5%
- US Citizenship
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. For meetings in-person, this position will need to be able stand, walk within the office and climb stairs on occasion.
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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