Senior On-Orbit Test Lead & Systems Engineer

Iridium

Grand Forks (ND)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 155,000

Full time

36 hours ago
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Job summary

Iridium is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for the SDA Project to lead on-orbit checkout, ground segment operations, and integration with multiple vendors. The role requires interfacing between Iridium Operations and System Engineering teams in a 24/7, multi-satellite environment.

You will develop test procedures, analyze telemetry, conduct root-cause analysis, and provide technical briefings to leadership while maintaining documentation and processes to improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of satellite operations and on-orbit testing experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or related field, or equivalent on-orbit test experience.
  • Strong knowledge of system engineering methodologies and AGILE processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead on-orbit checkout and commissioning of a satellite and its ground segment.
  • Develop and execute detailed test plans for on-orbit activities.
  • Coordinate and lead integrated test teams for checkout procedures.
  • Analyze telemetry data in real-time to assess health and performance.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for on-orbit anomalies.
  • Prepare technical briefings for senior leadership.
  • Maintain documentation related to on-orbit checkout and test procedures.
  • Interface between Iridium Operations SDA and System Engineering teams.
  • Provide integration support to improve ground and satellite operations.

Skills

AGILE methodologies
System engineering
Satellite operations
On-orbit testing
Software integration
Communication skills
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field
Equivalent on-orbit test experience

Tools

JIRA
Confluence
Atlassian Tool Suite

Job description

Iridium is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for the SDA Project to lead on-orbit checkout, ground segment operations, and integration with multiple vendors. The role requires interfacing between Iridium Operations and System Engineering teams in a 24/7, multi-satellite environment.

You will develop test procedures, analyze telemetry, conduct root-cause analysis, and provide technical briefings to leadership while maintaining documentation and processes to improve operational efficiency.

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