Senior Systems Engineer – Space Proposals (Secret Clearance)

Iridium Communications Inc; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Iridium Communications Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, Proposal Development, to lead systems engineering for complex SDA proposals, define architectures, and coordinate cross-functional teams across space and ground segments.

The role requires a SECRET clearance, 8+ years in defense/space, and proven ability to deliver technically sound, competitive proposals on aggressive schedules; office-based with hybrid work policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, or space.
• Advanced systems engineering methods and model-based concepts.
• Strong communication to explain complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Analytical mindset to tackle complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the systems engineering execution of complex proposal efforts.
• Define system architectures, requirements decompositions, and baselines.
• Collaborate across SE, software, PM, and BD to align with customer needs.
• Develop innovative technical solutions and assess design tradeoffs.
• Coordinate deliverables, schedules, and technical estimates for proposals.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices across the process.

Skills

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Agile development

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

Jira

R4J

Confluence

Job description

Iridium Communications Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, Proposal Development, to lead systems engineering for complex SDA proposals, define architectures, and coordinate cross-functional teams across space and ground segments.

The role requires a SECRET clearance, 8+ years in defense/space, and proven ability to deliver technically sound, competitive proposals on aggressive schedules; office-based with hybrid work policy.