Service Link Systems Engineer

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's unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

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.

What We're Looking For:

Iridium is seeking a motivated System Engineer to join our 3GPP Services Team. As the Service Link System Engineer, you'll be responsible for supporting the development of the SV-UE service link and implementation of the OBP waveforms. Additional responsibilities will include performing RF/RFI systems analysis and simulations, as well as development & maintenance of the required service link budgets. In this role, your primary focus will be all technical aspects of the architecture and design of given projects. You'll be successful in this role if you have extensive experience in Systems Engineering and in-depth knowledge of both space and ground networks.

What You'll Do:

Ensure system engineering best practices and processes are applied to ground and payload controller systems developed for various external projects
• Be responsible for exercising technical authority over areas assigned and work closely with the Program Management Office to determine resource needs, technical development schedules and major milestones
• Perform requirements analysis, definition, decomposition and management for project-based services, conduct required system analysis (functional & performance), interface definition, and detailed trade studies
• Lead the segment technical team in support of major program increment reviews
• Manage the coordination and delivery of multiple or complex technical assignments designed with end goals in mind, including managing shifting priorities
• Demonstrate the ability to understand how complex issues are affecting project operations and identify and design the formation of innovative solutions from concept through to completion
• Comfortably present complex results with limited preparation and develop ability to speak persuasively to those within the team
• Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to build relationships with senior leadership

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• 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
  
• Can easily 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
  
• Be a strategic thinker who demonstrates good judgment and decisiveness
  
• An analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with solutions
  
• Adaptable to a dynamic environment and ready to take on any new tasks that may be handed to you
  
• Have a motivation to achieve outcomes and results
  
• Capable of prioritizing your own tasks while making sure deadlines are met
  
• Be curious. Ability to diagnose and analyze business systems and workflow with the goal of improving future outcomes
  

Things You Must Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field of study (Degree in engineering, mathematics, or science preferred)
• 10+ years related system experience for complex technical projects, preferably direct experience in telecommunications, ground networks, electronic products development/manufacturing of satellites
• Experience with L-Band and K-Band communications, as well as creating satellite link budgets
• Working knowledge of 3GPP services and standards
• Strong knowledge of system engineering methodologies
• Strong familiarity with tools and software applications that support system engineering best practices

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

• Knowledge of and experience with aspects of the Hardware Software Development Life Cycle process including Agile development
  
• Programming languages such as: Java, JavaScript, Python, Shell scripting
  
• Working knowledge of networking protocols, routers, switches, etc.
  
• Familiarity with Atlassian Tool Suite
  

We'll also need you to:

• Be able to travel up to 25%

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in the company office or in a home office. The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer. The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse and printer. For meetings in person, this position will need to be able stand, walk within the office and climb stairs on occasion.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and other protected categories.