Senior Ground Systems Engineer & Product Owner

Iridium Satellite LLC; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Flexible work policy

Job summary

A leading satellite communications company is seeking a Senior Ground Systems Development Engineer to lead the development of customer-driven Ground System Management Systems. This role demands strong technical skills in mission planning and software development for spacecraft ground systems. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication abilities and a deep understanding of satellite operations. This position offers a hybrid work environment, promoting collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in the Aerospace industry.
• Strong depth of knowledge in satellite operations and mission planning.
• Experience with RF and optical communication system interface requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate Ground Systems Management Systems.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver mission management software.
• Contribute to Technical Roadmap for GEP Site Controller.

Skills

Mission Planning

Ground Systems software development

Hardware interfaces

Satellite operations

Excellent communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Java

Python

Shell scripting

Job description

A leading satellite communications company is seeking a Senior Ground Systems Development Engineer to lead the development of customer-driven Ground System Management Systems. This role demands strong technical skills in mission planning and software development for spacecraft ground systems. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication abilities and a deep understanding of satellite operations. This position offers a hybrid work environment, promoting collaboration and professional growth.