Systems Engineering Program Lead

Job Location s: US-VA-Reston | US-AZ-Chandler

Job :

Category:
Engineering

Worker Category:
Regular Full-Time(F)

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.

If you are passionate about space and deploying disruptive space technology, then you will be excited about the Systems Engineering Program Lead opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Program Lead, you’ll be responsible for working with senior management to establish strategic plans and objectives as it relates to providing technically feasible solutions for the assigned projects, ensuring the projects have common Systems Engineering processes, implementing common solutions to technical problems, and working closely with the program managers.

You will be responsible for implementing continuous improvements cross-functionally, by setting objectives and effectively managing multiple priorities. In this role, you will focus primarily on technical aspects of the architecture and design of the program. You will thrive in this role if you have extensive experience in systems engineering and strong knowledge in design of satellite command and control networks.

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).

• Work with senior leadership to develop and execute long-term strategic plans for system engineering, integration, and test activities, aligning with program objectives and milestones
• Support and influence technical strategy through expertise and analysis to help ensure system performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Identify and assess emerging technologies to drive innovation and improve system capabilities
• Contribute to the development and execution of a risk management approach by identifying, assessing, and mitigating technical and programmatic risks
• Monitor and control program costs and schedules related to SEIT (System Engineering, Integration, and Test) activities
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, such as customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies, to ensure program success
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance SEIT processes and methodologies
• Provide technical leadership for system engineering, integration, and test activities across the entire satellite program lifecycle
• Lead and mentor a team of highly skilled engineers responsible for system design, integration, and verification
• Oversee the development, management, and verification of system requirements
• Plan, coordinate, and execute system integration and test activities, including hardware and software integration
• Ensure configuration control and traceability of system…