Entry-Level Systems Engineer — Space & Ground Systems

Iridium; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Iridium in Reston, Virginia, is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer I to contribute to our Systems Engineering team. You will apply your engineering knowledge to analyze, design, and integrate ground and satellite systems while collaborating with seasoned professionals in a cutting-edge aerospace environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science, with a focus on problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. This hybrid role emphasizes both in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• General experience in or basic knowledge of systems engineering or related technical work, preferably in aerospace or telecom.
• Eagerness to develop professionally and continuously learn.
• Capability to handle multiple tasks at once and complete them on time with minimal errors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in applying system engineering processes to the development of satellite ground system components.
• Support system analysis and requirements gathering for Space & Ground segments.
• Collaborate with team members to define system interfaces and operational workflows.
• Help maintain records related to integration activities, test results, and verification data.

Skills

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Linux

Job description

Iridium in Reston, Virginia, is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer I to contribute to our Systems Engineering team. You will apply your engineering knowledge to analyze, design, and integrate ground and satellite systems while collaborating with seasoned professionals in a cutting-edge aerospace environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science, with a focus on problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. This hybrid role emphasizes both in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility.