Iridium

Principal Ground Systems Development Engineer, Product Owner

Iridium

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Reston • Arizona • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Contribute to the Technical Roadmap and support the design, implement, and operate the Ground Resource Manager (GRM) and Flight Management System (FMS) software components required to meet the SDA PWSA (Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture) mission objectives
  • Lead collaborative efforts and initiatives with the Mission Management team to develop ground software components founded upon modern industry standard platforms, languages, and deployment techniques
  • Prioritize software development objectives within the Iridium-defined Agile/Scrum framework
  • Plan and execute software releases, providing input into stakeholder/program schedules and budgets
  • Provide technical and analytics support to stakeholders to promote informed decision making
  • Leverage experience to assist in ground system operations process/procedure/training documentation and identify technical training needs
  • Deliver constructive, meaningful feedback and proactively offer guidance and knowledge-sharing
  • Collaborate cross-team with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps, identify and mitigate technical risks, and remove barriers to success
  • Interface with operations team to obtain user feedback and update software accordingly
  • Interface with customer explaining the status of GRM/FMS software development

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in the Aerospace industry, specifically associated with the development and operation of complex Satellite Ground Systems
  • Breadth of knowledge in satellite operations, mission planning, and satellite subsystem
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently
  • Ability to analyze a situation or problem, generate effective solutions, and see those solutions through to completion
  • Creativity and resourcefulness needed to make reliable decisions and determine methods on new assignments
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks and managing shifting priorities
  • Be proactive in sharing knowledge you’ve learned with others
Benefits
  • health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • flexible work arrangements
  • professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
software developmentAgileScrumtechnical supportanalyticsground software componentssoftware releasestechnical documentationproblem solvingmission planning
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationcreativityresourcefulnessproactivityfeedback deliverydecision makingadaptabilityknowledge sharingstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer Science