Principal Ground Systems Development Engineer, Product Owner

What You’ll Do:

• 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

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• 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

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

• Experience with defining, analyzing and documenting RF (Radio Frequency) and optical communication system interface requirements
• Experience with Satellite RF Communications theory or practical experience
• Experience with designing, developing, and operating Space Vehicle Subsystems and various command and control systems (e.g. OS Comet, InControl, etc.)