Director, Software Engineering Space Systems - Iridium Satellite, LLC

OpenTalent; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Iridium is seeking a Director, Software Engineering Ground Systems Development to lead a large software organization responsible for ground systems software supporting satellite constellations for DoD/IC programs. You’ll report to the VP of Engineering and drive design, development, testing and deployment of mission-critical ground software.

Active TS/SCI eligibility and a current TS/SCI/Top Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret U.S. security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Experience leading large software engineering teams in DoD/IC or similar government programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing software engineering team for ground systems development and sustainment.
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers to drive effective ground development deliverables.
• Mentor engineers, evaluate performance and provide solutions to improve effectiveness.
• Oversee staffing and skills development for the Ground Software Development team and new government projects.
• Lead cross-functional projects to optimize operational performance and meet program objectives.
• Ensure delivery of key technical milestones and objectives.
• Develop strategic plans for evolving development skills, tools, and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

What We’re Looking For:

Iridium is seeking a Director, Software Engineering Ground Systems Development reporting to the VP, Engineering who will be a key member of a leadership team developing Department of Defense (DoD) / Intelligence Community government space programs. As the Software Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for leading a large functional software engineering organization, including multiple software managers and their teams. Your team develops and maintains the software for ground system control, planning, and operations of satellite constellations for multiple programs. In this role, you’ll lead the software team in the development, test, and implementation of systems, processes, procedures, and software tools for all ground operations pertaining to Ground Terminals and Operations Centers for satellite constellations. You will lead and oversee all design, implementation, integration, and transition to operations for these ground systems. If you’re passionate about leading and mentoring a team, then we want to talk to you.

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

What You’ll Do:

• Manage, foster and develop a high performing team of software engineers to provide new design and development of ground systems and related operations software for satellite constellations, as well as sustainment of operationally deployed systems, for the DoD and/or IC.
• Establish strong working relationships with customers and suppliers to drive solutions which maximize effectiveness of the Ground Development team’s deliverables, while recognizing the bounds of contractual obligations
• Mentor and train your team by evaluating employees’ performance, recognizing areas for improvement, and providing reliable solutions to problems that may impact your team’s effectiveness
• Manage the staffing and solution strategy of the Ground Software Development team, including identifying skills and experience needed for new hires, developing existing team skillsets, and supporting existing and evolving team tasks including new government projects
• Lead the Ground Development team in cross-functional projects and tasking, ensuring operational performance is optimized while meeting all program objectives
• Be accountable for meeting critical technical objectives and related technical milestones and deliverables
• Develop a vision, including outlining strategic plans and objectives, for the evolution of development skills, tools, and engineering processes for efficient, effective delivery of developed system elements

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field