| Description: | Main Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for managing the development and execution of the NEXT secondary payload accommodation programs. Support the development of secondary payload opportunities with potential customers through technical and program management oversight of projects. Responsible for execution of all secondary payload programs including: schedules, budgets, risk management, system engineering as related to secondary accommodations, customer hardware/software development, secondary payload integration, test and operations. Specific Experience & Skills Required - Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant technical experience in aerospace industry specifically associated with the development, launch and operation of satellite systems and specialized electro-optical and RF sensor payloads
- At least 10-years of program management experience associated with schedule, cost control, risk management and contract management required.
- Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems and to prioritize and organize complex workflow involving multiple inter-related parallel efforts
- In-depth knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and processes to include requirements definition, requirement allocation, system analyses, system trades, system verification, and anomaly resolution
- Demonstrated ability to establish customer and supplier relationships and to understand and resolve technical issues.
- In-depth knowledge of DoD, intelligence community, civil and commercial customers, missions, and requirements
- Position requires a hands-on self starter, capable of leading highly skilled technical team and working effectively with senior managers
- Excellent oral and written reporting and communication/briefing skills essential
- Proficiency with standard office/engineering tools required (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- U.S. citizenship required
- Top Secret security clearance required
- SCI clearance required
Iridium provides employees with excellent compensation including a bonus incentive plan and a first-rate benefits program including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, employer paid life insurance and employer matching 401(k) plan. For immediate confidential consideration, please apply online at: http://www.iridium.com/about/careers.php Iridium Satellite LLC supports a drug-free work place. We are an equal opportunity employer. |
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