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Iridium · 13 hours ago

Systems Engineering Program Lead

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Iridium is an award-winning satellite communications company that provides reliable connectivity worldwide. The Systems Engineering Program Lead will work closely with senior management to establish strategic plans and ensure technically feasible solutions for projects, focusing on the architecture and design of satellite command and control networks.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 techncial 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 components and documentation

Lead the investigation and resolution of system anomalies and failures

Manage interfaces between subsystems and external systems

Develop and maintain system engineering documentation, including requirements, design documents, test plans, and procedures

Lead major milestone review efforts for the entire program

Lead program increment planning for SEIT

Functional management of an SEIT Tiger Team

Qualification

Systems EngineeringSatellite Systems EngineeringTechnical LeadershipTelecommunications ExperienceAgile Software DevelopmentProgramming LanguagesNetworking ProtocolsTeam BuildingProactive ImprovementCommunicationStrategic ThinkingProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

12+ years related system engineering experience for complex technical projects, preferably direct experience in telecommunications, ground networks, electronic product development/manufacturing or satellites

Extensive experience in satellite systems engineering, integration, and test

Proven leadership skills

Strong technical knowledge of satellite subsystems, including spacecraft, ground systems, and mission operations

Experience with system engineering processes and tools

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and confidently recognize and adapt to different communication techniques

Be a strategic thinker who demonstrates good judgment and decisiveness

Be able to analyze a situation or problem and come up with effective solutions

Can easily form relationships with executive leadership and encourage cross-functional team building

The ability to thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks according to deadline and budget limitations

Be proactive in finding new and enhanced ways of doing things and sharing your knowledge with others

An active/current Top-Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Top-Secret Security Clearance