Principal Engineer, Ground Systems Development
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Principal Engineer, Ground Systems Development Job Locations
US-VA-Reston | US-AZ-Chandler Job ID
2025-4353
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: If you are passionate about space and deploying disruptive space technology, you'll be excited about the Principal Mission Management Systems Development Engineer position for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Principal Engineer on the Ground System Development team, you'll be responsible for managing multiple activities and projects, including those with cross-functional teams, to deliver customer-driven Ground System Management Systems. In this role, you will work alongside a team of Engineers to build and deliver state-of-the-art Mission Management Systems that wow our customers. To thrive, you'll need a breadth of knowledge in Mission Planning and Ground System software development and hardware interfaces. What You'll Do:
Own the Technical Roadmap to design, implement, and operate the Ground Entry Point (GEP) Station Controller (GSC) and related software components required to meet the SDA PWSA (Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture) mission requirements
Experience & Education Requirements / EEO What You'll Need to Succeed:
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Work Environment: This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer. Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. |