Iridium is seeking an Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V) Systems Engineer to lead the research, development, testing and analysis of the Iridium System. The IV&V System Engineer will analyze system and segment level requirements, develop test requirements, generate test plans and procedures, and develop test automation requirements for all aspects of the Iridium system to ensure testability and requirement verification and validation. The System Engineer will also develop innovative solutions to improve testing efficiency and quality through process improvements, training, and automation. If you're passionate about utilizing your broad knowledge to deliver products and services, and supporting a diverse set of customers, then we want to talk to you.
What You'll Do:
Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to understand program needs and interpret the needs into the program scope, plan, and execution
Analyze system and segment level requirements and allocate to appropriate level of test
Work with segment teams to coordinate delivery, installation, integration, and test activities
Lead creation of test strategy, test plan, and requirement matrices
Track, investigate, and disposition issues with customers and stakeholders
Provide requirements for testing and automation tools needed to support the integration, test, and analysis of products under test
Lead the creation and management of project backlogs with input from all stakeholders
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required
8+ years of relevant experience in aerospace or telecommunication industries
In-depth knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and processes to include requirements definition, requirement allocation, system analyses, system trades, system verification, and anomaly resolution
Practical understanding of Agile development and test methodologies
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to cross-departmental groups or those unfamiliar with the topic
The ability to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team
The ability to prioritize your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are met
A strong desire to learn, ask questions, take feedback, and incorporate new knowledge
Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems, make decisions, and to prioritize and organize complex workflow involving multiple inter-related parallel efforts
Proven track record of being a hands-on self-starter, capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a team
Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:
Knowledge of telephony, cellular and/or satellite communications
A strong knowledge of RF hardware, test equipment, design, and philosophy
Experience testing in the Agile Software Development methodology
Working knowledge of Linux
We'll Also Need You To:
Willing and able to travel up to 15 days annually
Willing and able to be on-call to support operational issues
This position directly performs under, supports, or is exposed to a U.S. government contract. To comply with the requirements of that U.S. government contract, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens
Work Environment:
This position primarily works in the company office or in a home office. The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer. The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.
Iridium is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and other protected categories.