Senior Network Control Engineer

Iridium Satellite - Chandler, AZ

Full-time - Senior

Chandler, AZ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Step into the heart of cutting-edge satellite communications as a Senior Engineer! This exciting role places you at the forefront of Iridium's Technical Verification Center, where you'll be responsible for real-time troubleshooting and support. With 32 tracking antennas strategically positioned across the globe and a web of switches, routers, and tunnels connecting our ground stations, operations centers, and satellites, you'll be immersed in a world of Telemetry, Tracking & Control (TT&C) like never before. Embrace the adventure, and you might even embark on short-term international travels to support our awe-inspiring Teleports. If you're ready to be part of a revolution in satellite technology and showcase your technical prowess on a global scale, join us on this exhilarating journey at Iridium!

Responsibilities

• Work independently to research, analyze, and compile technical data for company products and system-level concepts in the projected operational environments to optimize effectiveness over the program lifecycle
• Apply systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools to the design of systems and new product development
• Play a key role in the development of architectures, functional requirements, refinements, and product designs
• Evaluate existing software tool suites and maintenance procedures and develop a technical refresh timeline and path towards modernization and increased efficiencies
• Lead team members in the integration of technical, cost, value, risks, and specialty engineering considerations into the definition of the product
• Perform technical planning and control; maintain and improve processes and software tools
• Lead remote site troubleshooting and assist the site technicians with executing established procedures
• Execute teleport network maintenance activities in support of operations
• Perform teleport network subsystem trending and analysis and report findings to team Teleport Network Operations Team Lead
• Represent the Operations and Maintenance team during cross-functional team discussions to ensure seamless system integration and comprehensive testing
• Address sustainment and obsolescence challenges and coordinate with stakeholders to develop alternative solutions to guarantee reliability and continued product effectiveness for all Iridium offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other IT degree field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in a network operations or spacecraft operations environment
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) applications, schematic reading, and troubleshooting with a focus on optimizing system Up and Down link performance
• Highly skilled in analyzing, configuring, and monitoring precision GPS/Network Timing systems - making technical recommendations for upgrading and redesigning against changing user requirements
• Use advanced knowledge of and ability to operate complex Radio Frequency test equipment such as PXA Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and Power meters (Analog and Digital)
• Understanding of Python and or PERL scripting and the ability to create/write automated scripts to perform routine sub-functions and automated testing
• Proficiency in the LINUX operating system, as well as standard PC usage and applications
• Proficiency in the RedHat 8 operating system
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic
• Have confidence and be able to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team
• Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out-of-the-box solutions
• Be proactive in providing feedback and be enthusiastic in sharing your knowledge with others
• Capable of prioritizing your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are met.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with software development and programming
• Understanding and competent with AGILE, JIRA, and Project Management
• Familiarity with Network and System securities and configurations
• Familiarity with Network Security with respect to both Commercial and Government security policies and processes
• Ideal candidates will have the ability to develop troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and work under tight time constraints.