Program Architect, USG Programs

3 weeks ago

Leesburg, Virginia, United States Iridium Satellite Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Program Architect to lead our Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for establishing strategic plans and objectives for the execution of this critical satellite ground development program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct satellite planning and scheduling, satellite command, or ground equipment command and control design architecture solutions
  • Direct technical migration of existing ground systems architectures to a complex, multi-layered satellite constellation of SDA
  • Ensure resolution of critical technical architecture issues across program/project and product lifecycles
  • Guide and support multi-disciplinary technical teams ranging in size from ~10 to >50 engineers
  • Support proposals/new business as the lead architectural technical contributor
  • Lead, communicate, and coordinate critical technical events, accomplishments, and issues to facilitate appropriate subject matter expert engagement
  • Play a key role as the primary program interface for approval of technical reviews across the program to and from the customer communities
  • Ensure system architectures are aligned to meet customer requirements
  • Ensure system architectures are in compliance with technical standards, effective engineering processes, mission assurance, design assurance, quality, audit, and internal integration, test and verification activities
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline with 15+ years of related experience with an emphasis on mission integration, satellite flight, ground systems and/or ground support equipment; or Masters degree in an engineering discipline and 10+ years of experience
  • 12+ years demonstrated satellite engineering leadership experience with a proven track record
  • Satellite operations experience including Flight Dynamics, Mission Planning, Network Management, Ground Resource Management, Satellite sub-systems and related technologies, Real-time embedded systems/flight software, Satellite RF (Radio Frequency) and/or laser/optical communications systems (ground and space)
  • Experience with complex satellite ground systems, particularly previous deployment of developed systems to ground station operations
  • Architecture development experience for a software centric system
  • CONOPS / OPSCON development experience
  • Knowledge of Information Assurance/Security Engineering/Risk Management Framework requirements and how they impact system design and implementation
  • System Engineering process development and deployment
  • Cost estimation experience
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and confidently recognize and adapt to different communication techniques
  • Be a strategic thinker who demonstrates good judgment and decisiveness
  • Be able to analyze a situation or problem and come up with effective solutions
  • Can easily form relationships with executive leadership and encourage cross-functional team building
  • The ability to thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks according to deadline and budget limitations
  • Be proactive in finding new and enhanced ways of doing things and sharing your knowledge with others
Preferred Qualifications
  • Government mission operations experience
  • Satellite constellation development and/or operations experience
  • Detailed satellite operations experience including procedure development, training, transition planning, installation, and deployment
  • Competency in briefing engineering efforts to the government customer
  • Experience and knowledge of Government contracts, subcontracts, finance and business operations methods and techniques
  • Agile and Scaled Agile development experience
  • Technical writing
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 in person meetings, 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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