Iridium is seeking an Engineer III, focused on Integration, Verification, and Validation to join their System Engineering Team for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. The role will involve ensuring the successful integration and testing of a satellite ground system, including hardware, software, and networking equipment, to meet project timelines and technical performance targets.
Requirements
- Programming languages such as: Java (Sprint Boot), Java-Script, Python, C++, Shell scripting
- Experience with Kubernetes / Docker / Podman / ArgoCD
- Familiarity with tools and software applications that support System Engineering and Integration, Verification, and Validation best practices
- Willingness to learn and work with numerous COTS (Commercial-off-the-Shelf) packages
- Experience working with different databases
- Familiarity with coding and scripting languages with a willingness to continuously learn and enhance skills
- Working knowledge of networking protocols, routers, switches, etc.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain test software emulating real components in the system
- Be responsible for generating automated test procedures and automated analysis of the results
- Play a role in developing and executing integration plans and procedures for multiple components of a satellite ground system, including hardware, software, and networking equipment
- Play a role in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to system integration, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Develop and maintain documentation related to system integration, including integration plans, test procedures, and system configurations
- Execute system testing and verification activities, including defining test requirements, developing test plans, and executing tests to ensure system functionality and performance meet project requirements
- Work closely with SDA System Engineers and Developers on current testing requirements and development of procedures
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related field
- 5+ years’ experience in system engineering or software programming experience
- 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 able to travel up to 10%
- Be a US Citizen with no dual citizenships
- Be able to work in the office at least 2 days a week to foster collaboration with the team and stakeholders
