Senior Systems Engineer, Modeling & Simulation - Iridium Satellite, LLC

Company Overview:

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.

Position Summary, Job Requirements & Responsibilities:

What We’re Looking For:

Iridium is seeking a motivated Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer to join our Government Programs Solutions Engineering Team on a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer, you will work on the high-fidelity physics-based and requirements-based modeling and analysis of space and ground network systems.  In addition to performing analysis, you will participate in generating system requirements analysis, decomposition and management, functional and performance analysis, system design, system integration, as well as troubleshooting of network systems. If you enjoy new challenges and dynamic environments, then we want to talk to you!

 

What You’ll Do:

• Drive system engineering best practices and processes to space, ground, and payload controller development for various projects
• Proactively perform requirements analysis, definition, decomposition, and management
• Collaborate with the Chief Engineer and Project Systems Engineers in exercising technical authority over projects
• Conduct required system analysis (functional & performance), interface definition, and detailed trade studies
• Play a key role in major reviews such as: Systems Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Program Increment Demonstrations
• Autonomously perform simulations and analyses that ensure system designs meet technical performance targets
• Build, maintain, and contribute to Modeling and Simulation of both space and ground network architectures
• Build relationships with stakeholders to understand their technical needs to manage the requirements and planning of the assigned projects
• Analyze data and use it to apply new ideas and approaches, such as designing and developing existing and new systems

Experience & Education Requirements / EEO:

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM fields
• 8+ years of related system engineering experience for complex technical projects, preferably direct experience in telecommunications, protocols, ground networks, electronic products development/manufacturing, or satellites
• Ability to learn and understand the functionality of the overall Project System and Subsystems and model accordingly
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently present products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues
• Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with solutions
• Be comfortable managing upward, including being a proactive communicator and asking for help when needed
• Have confidence and be able to establish valuable relationships with others
• Must be able to prioritize key tasks and have a strong sense of ownership over your work
• Be active in seeking out ways to continuously improve yourself and gain new knowledge
• Be accountable for the success of yourself and your team

 

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

• Master’s degree in Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM fields
• Ability to work on U.S. Government programs (CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) minimum, but ability to gain or having an active Top Secret Security Clearance is preferred)
• Experience with Systems Tool Kit (STK) or similar physical modeling software
• Programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, Shell scripting
• Working knowledge of networking, Satellite link budgets, routers, switches, etc.
• Familiarity with Tool Suite such as R4J, Jira and Confluence
• Strong knowledge of system engineering methodologies
• A good understanding of tools and software applications that support system engineering best practices
• Experience with orbital mechanics, space vehicle launches and early orbit space vehicle functions
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering software and languages such as MagicDraw/Cameo and SysML/UML or similar languages

 

We’ll also need you to:

• Be able to travel up to 25%
• Be able to work in the office at least 2 days a week to foster collaboration with the team and stakeholders
• Be a US Citizen with no dual citizenships

 

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.