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Iridium Satellite, LLC

<div>Company Overview:
<p>
Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium&rsquo;s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.</p><p></p><p><br>
At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.</p>
Position Summary, Job Requirements &amp; Responsibilities:
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What We&rsquo;re Looking For:</b></h2><p>
If you are an experienced systems engineer with a background in space systems architecture and design, and have at least 8 years of experience, you will be excited about the Senior Systems Engineer, Functional On-Orbit Test Coordinator/Conductor opening with Iridium on our SDA (Space Development Agency) Project. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you&rsquo;ll be responsible for the design, development and maintenance of functional on-orbit test procedures, working with multiple satellite vendors to ensure synergy of on-orbit tests, assist the SDA in the development of operational test procedures, and act as a liaison between the space contractors, ground contractors and government team during operations. You will work 12-hour shifts with a team onsite in a 24/7, multi-satellite operations environment. You will thrive in this role if you enjoy tackling complex challenges and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</p><p></p><p><br>
This position requires an active/current Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do:</b></h2><ul><li>
Lead the on-orbit checkout and commissioning of a satellite and its ground segment, serving as the primary technical point of contact for all related activities</li><li>
Develop, author, and execute detailed test plans and procedures for a variety of on-orbit activities, including payload activation, spacecraft subsystem checkouts, and system performance validation</li><li>
Coordinate and lead integrated test teams, including operators, analysts, and subsystem engineers, to ensure seamless execution of on-orbit checkout procedures and anomaly resolution</li><li>
Analyze telemetry data in real-time during checkout events to assess system health and performance, identify anomalies, and provide critical insights to the mission team</li><li>
Conduct root cause analysis for any on-orbit anomalies or performance deviations, working with design engineers and subject matter experts to develop and implement effective solutions</li><li>
Prepare and present technical briefings to senior leadership and stakeholders, providing updates on mission status, checkout progress, and any identified risks or issues</li><li>
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to the on-orbit checkout process, including test reports, anomaly logs, and final system performance reports</li><li>
Generate and develop test procedures, in conjunction with existing plans for on-orbit test procedures</li><li>
Be responsible for the disposition and maintenance of test procedures</li><li>
Generate and develop System Engineering documentation as it relates to SDA Operations</li><li>
Work with satellite vendors to ensure synergy of on-orbit tests</li><li>
Be responsible for assigned documentation within SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, or other relevant Iridium databases or tools</li><li>
Collaborate with SDA and Iridium program leadership to assess risks and provide recommendations for improvement to on-orbit operations</li><li>
Provide technical writing assistance in the development of Basis of Efforts (BOE)</li></ul>
Experience &amp; Education Requirements:
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You&rsquo;ll Need to Succeed:</b></h2><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or related field, OR equivalent on-orbit test experience in lieu of a degree</li><li>
8+ years of relevant experience in the Satellite Operations and/or Ground Segment Development industry areas</li><li>
Experience with satellite on-orbit testing</li><li>
Strong knowledge of system engineering methodologies and AGILE processes</li><li>
Strong familiarity with tools and software applications that support system engineering best practices</li><li>
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and recognize and adapt to different communication techniques</li><li>
An ability to build meaningful relationships with others, including senior leadership outside of your own department, and is comfortable providing constructive feedback to your team members and management</li><li>
Be able to analyze a situation or problem, generate effective solutions, and see those solutions through to completion</li><li>
Must possess the creativity and resourcefulness needed to make reliable decisions and determine methods on new assignments</li><li>
Can thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks and managing shifting priorities</li><li>
Be proactive in sharing knowledge you&rsquo;ve learned with others</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:</b></h2><ul><li>
An active/current Top-Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Top-Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)</li><li>
Military experience</li><li>
Experience with orbital mechanics, space vehicle launches and early orbit functions</li><li>
Programming languages such as: Java, Java-Script, Python, Shell scripting</li><li>
Familiarity with Atlassian Tool Suite such JIRA, R4J and Confluence</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
We&rsquo;ll also need you to:</b></h2><ul><li>
Be able to travel up to 10% of the time
</li><li>Be a US Citizen</li><li>
Be able to work shifts of four days on, four days off, with 12 hours a day expected per shift</li></ul>
ADA and EEO:
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Work Environment:</b></h2><p>
This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.</b></p></div>

Senior Systems Engineer, Functional On-Orbit Test Coordinator/Conductor

<div>Company Overview:
<p>
Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium&rsquo;s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.</p><p></p><p><br>
At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.</p>
Position Summary, Job Requirements &amp; Responsibilities:
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What We&rsquo;re Looking For:</b></h2><div>
Iridium is seeking a Senior Operations System Engineer to join our System Engineering team supporting the Space Development Agency (SDA) effort. As a Senior Operations System Engineer, you&rsquo;ll be responsible for interfacing between the Iridium Operations team supporting the SDA and the Iridium System Engineering team in developing artifacts associated with the operations of the mesh network and ground segment. You will provide critical operations and integration support to improve our efficiency and effectivity by implementing processes, procedures, checklists and software tools for ground and satellite operations. Working in this role, you&rsquo;ll interface with the United States government in dealing with Iridium generated and delivered System Engineering documents that govern operations at the SDA operation centers.</div><div></div><p><br>
This position requires an active/current Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do:</b></h2><ul><li>
Be responsible for the generation and development of System Engineering documentation as it relates to SDA Operations</li><li>
Be accountable to the SDA System Engineering lead and act as the main liaison to the Iridium Operations lead in support of the SDA</li><li>
Identify and autonomously implement ideas, solutions, processes, procedures, and checklists focused on continuous process improvement, more efficient operations, and reduced service impacts.</li><li>
Manage the adjudication, approval, and coordination of discrepancy report identification and implementation</li><li>
Maintain existing operational tool suite focusing on seeking improvements for streamlined automated and mechanized satellite ground operations</li><li>
Support cross-functional efforts and special operations projects with small team sizes spanning multiple Iridium groups with minimal external interfaces.</li><li>
Coordinate and support the testing and implementation of operations bug fixes for ground software builds.</li><li>
Support the Operations team to facilitate crew training for recurring scenarios, ops affecting upgrades, and the Operational Crew Training and Certification process.</li><li>
Ensure Operations team is provided with all deliverables pertaining to ops affecting upgrades prior to Transition to Operations - to include Delta Training, new user manuals, design documentation, or any other relevant documentation.</li><li>
Support Operations team in System Anomaly Meetings to aid in fault identification, isolation, and restoration.
</li><li>Surge with the System Engineering team on all efforts pertaining to SDA Operations
</li></ul>Experience &amp; Education Requirements:
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You&rsquo;ll Need to Succeed:</b></h2><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or STEM related field</li><li>
8+ years of experience; or an equivalent combination of work experience in satellite operations system engineering, integration and test, and software development</li><li>
Possess a passion for the Operations environment and the ability to clearly translate operational processes into system engineering artifacts/deliverables.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic.</li><li>
Have confidence and be able to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team</li><li>
Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out-of-the-box solutions.</li><li>
Be proactive in providing feedback and be enthusiastic in sharing your knowledge with others.</li><li>
Capable of prioritizing your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are met.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:</b></h2><ul><li>
Understanding of the SDA acquisition model, SDA space constellation, and ground segment</li><li>
Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) background</li><li>
Working knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)</li><li>
Working Proficiency of the Atlassian tool suite</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
We&rsquo;ll also need you to:</b></h2><ul><li>
Be able to work in the office at least 3 or more days a week to foster collaboration with the team and stakeholders</li><li>
Travel to the other SDA Operations Centers and Iridium facilities quarterly
</li><li>Be a US Citizen</li></ul>
ADA and EEO:
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Work Environment:</b></h2><p>
This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.</b></p></div>

Senior Operations System Engineer

<div>Company Overview:
<p>
Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium&rsquo;s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.</p><p></p><p><br>
At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.</p>
Position Summary, Job Requirements &amp; Responsibilities:
<p><b>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For:</b></p><p></p><div><br>
If you are enthusiastic about working in the space industry, then you will be excited about the Engineer II, Mission Planner opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Mission Planner, you&rsquo;ll participate in monitoring and controlling ground systems at the Operations Centers in Grand Forks, ND or Huntsville, AL. You will work 12-hour shifts with a team in a 24-hour, multi-satellite operations environment. You will thrive in this role if you have a desire to be part of a team on the forefront of one of the most advanced satellite constellations in the world and are highly motivated and passionate about engineering and space systems.</div><div></div><div><br>
This position requires an active/current Top Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).</div><p></p><p><b><br>
What You&rsquo;ll Do:</b></p><ul><li>
Assist with performing the scheduling of all satellite and ground resources to accomplish mission objectives; perform activity deconfliction, resource allocation, and determine optimal load balancing for traffic on the network
</li><li>Help with creating, validating, and distributing all necessary products for the network including satellite and ground site schedules, antenna acquisition tables, and satellite routing almanacs</li><li>
Work collaboratively with other teams to incorporate and deconflict maintenance events and special scheduling tasks</li><li>
Support the development and maintenance of Mission Planning procedures
</li><li>Identify and support recommended improvements to tools, data workflows, and processes that enhance efficiency and reliability within mission planning operations</li></ul>
Experience &amp; Education Requirements:
<p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Need to Succeed:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree</li><li>
2+ years directly applicable experience working with satellites or in the space field</li><li>
Proficient with standard Microsoft Office/engineering tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
</li><li>Ability to work in a high-paced operational environment often providing off-hours support</li><li>
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present information and ideas to others</li><li>
Have confidence and be able to easily build meaningful relationships with your manager and members of your team</li><li>
Must be able to prioritize your tasks, be self-aware enough to identify and correct mistakes, and not be afraid to ask for help when needed</li><li>
Be active in seeking out ways to improve yourself and gain new knowledge, and be enthusiastic in sharing knowledge with others</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Things That Would be </b><b><i>Great</i></b><b> if You Brought to the Table:</b></p><ul><li>
General knowledge working in a Linux operating system</li><li>
General understanding of mission planning and satellite operations</li><li>
Familiarity with software development and programming skills (Python, Perl, and/or C++)</li></ul><p><b>
We&rsquo;ll Also Need You To:</b></p><ul><li>
Work 12-hour shifts</li><li><div>
This position directly performs under, supports, or is exposed to a U.S. government contract. To comply with the requirements of Iridium&rsquo;s U.S. government contracts, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens.</div></li></ul>
ADA and EEO:
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Work Environment:</b></h2><p>
This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.</b></p></div>

Operations Engineer II

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Senior Systems Engineer, Functional On-Orbit Test Coordinator/Conductor

Senior Operations System Engineer

Operations Engineer II