Senior On-Orbit Test Engineer, Space Systems

Iridium; Grand Forks Air Force Base (ND); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Stock options

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Iridium is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer III to support the SDA (Space Development Agency) project. You will lead on-orbit checkout activities, develop and execute test procedures, and coordinate with government and space/ground contractors in a fast-paced, 24/7 operations environment.

A Secret clearance is required, and travel up to 10% may be needed. The role emphasizes documentation, procedures, and software tool usage to improve efficiency in satellite operations and ground segment

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or electrical engineering, or equivalent on-orbit test experience.
• 5+ years of satellite operations and on-orbit testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of system engineering methodologies and AGILE processes.
• Strong familiarity with tools and software applications that support system engineering best practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present analyses and issues to stakeholders.
• US citizenship and ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsabilidades

• Be responsible for on-orbit checkout and commissioning of satellites and ground segment activities.
• Maintain and execute detailed test plans and procedures for on-orbit activities.
• Coordinate across operators, analysts, engineers, vendors, contractors, and government stakeholders.
• Analyze telemetry data in real-time to assess health and performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis for on-orbit anomalies and implement solutions.
• Prepare technical briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Conocimientos

System engineering

AGILE processes

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Programming languages

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace/electrical engineering

Herramientas

JIRA

R4J

Confluence

Descripción del empleo

Iridium is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer III to support the SDA (Space Development Agency) project. You will lead on-orbit checkout activities, develop and execute test procedures, and coordinate with government and space/ground contractors in a fast-paced, 24/7 operations environment.

A Secret clearance is required, and travel up to 10% may be needed. The role emphasizes documentation, procedures, and software tool usage to improve efficiency in satellite operations and ground segment