Chandler, Arizona, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$160k/yr
Company Overview Iridium is an award-winning satellite communications company operating the world's only truly global voice and data network, delivering reliable connectivity anywhere on Earth. For more than 20 years, Ir…
Skills: Systems engineering, Space systems architecture, Requirements analysis, Mission planning, Flight dynamics
Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Skills: Cybersecurity architecture, Network design, Zero trust, NIST 800-207, DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
$120k–$130k/yr
Akira is seeking a Senior Threat-Warning Analyst (CTI Lead) to support the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) in cyberspace operations supporting Army and joint requirements. This position will lead Cyber Threat Intellige…
Skills: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Defensive Cyberspace Operations, Adversary Tactics
Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
$120k–$130k/yr
Akira is seeking a Senior Cyber Defense Analyst (Blue Team Lead) to support the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) in cyberspace operations supporting Army and joint requirements. This position will lead Blue Team activit…
Skills: Cyber defense, Blue team operations, Network security monitoring, Incident response, Threat hunting
Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
$184k–$234k/yr
As a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer III, you’ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient software development and deployment pipelines. You will collaborate with cross-functional team…
Skills: DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, AWS, Docker
Reston, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
About Ellucian Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the ric…
Skills: Cloud Architecture, AWS, Azure, Terraform, CloudFormation
Reston, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$85k–$95k/yr
Description Position Summary: Inadev is seeking an experienced Operations Support Specialist to support the Legacy environment. The candidate will provide operational support, incident management, user assistance, produc…
Skills: Incident Management, Production Support, Operations Monitoring, Root Cause Analysis, Help Desk Support
Reston, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$150k/yr
Description Position Summary: Inadev is seeking a Senior O&M Business Analyst / Quality Assurance Lead to support the Legacy Operations & Maintenance program. This role serves as the primary functional and quality assura…
Skills: Business Analysis, Quality Assurance, Requirements Management, Functional Testing, Regression Testing
Reston, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$150k/yr
Description Position Summary: Inadev is seeking a highly experienced Senior O&M Transition Engineer to lead the technical transition and operational readiness activities for the Legacy Operations & Maintenance program. T…
Skills: O&M Transition Management, Operational Readiness, Infrastructure Support, Application Maintenance, Service Management
Reston, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$175k–$195k/yr
Description Position Summary: Inadev is seeking an experienced Transition Technical Lead to lead all technical aspects of the transition-in and transition-out activities for the Legacy program. The Transition Technical L…
Skills: Technical Transition Management, Systems Architecture, Infrastructure Operations, Application Support, Operational Readiness
Reston, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$185k–$195k/yr
Description Position Summary: Inadev is seeking an experienced Transition Manager to lead the transition-in and transition-out activities for the Legacy program. The Transition Manager will be responsible for planning, c…
Skills: Transition Management, Project Management, Knowledge Transfer, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management
Reston, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$111k–$241k/yr
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally throu…
Skills: Python, C++, Java, Rust, Software development
Reston, Virginia, United States · Remote Solely
$81k–$139k/yr
The Work: ICF is seeking a skilled and motivated Software Developer to join our team in supporting mission-critical federal systems. In this role, you will analyze business requirements, develop software solutions, and s…
Skills: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, React, JavaScript
Reston, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
About ScienceLogic… ScienceLogic is redefining IT operations for the modern enterprise. Our AIOps platform empowers organizations to achieve Autonomic IT — where systems are self-healing, self-optimizing, and seamlessly …
Skills: Linux administration, Network management, Application performance monitoring, SNMP, MIBs
Ashburn, Virginia, United States · On-site
$74k–$155k/yr
Job Title: End User Specialist Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local *…
Skills: Endpoint management, Desktop support, Windows administration, Microsoft 365, Active Directory
Reston, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
$90k–$190k/yr
Job Title: HCM Data Migration Middleware Developer Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Public Trust Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 1…
Skills: Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, Middleware development, ETL pipelines, Oracle VBS, Oracle APEX
Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
$150k–$160k/yr
Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations company supporting …
Skills: Systems engineering, Systems integration, Technical writing, Requirements management, Configuration management
Distributed Solutions, Inc.Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
$140k–$165k/yr
Distributed Solutions, Inc. (DSI) is seeking a highly motivated Technical Trainer professional with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance to join our growing organization. DSI is a leading provider of knowledge-drive…
Skills: Technical Training, Adobe Captivate, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Software Training
Reston, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
$90k–$190k/yr
Job Title: HCM Test Automation & Quality Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Public Trust Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of T…
Skills: Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, Test automation, Selenium, OATS, Tricentis Tosca
Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
$190k–$215k/yr
Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations company supporting …
Skills: Post-quantum cryptography, Cryptography architecture, Cybersecurity, Systems engineering, PKI
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The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the design and development of core ground system components for the Space Development Agency project. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system-level performance, architecture alignment, and successful mission outcomes.
Candidates must have at least 8 years of experience in satellite operations or ground segment development and a bachelor's degree in aerospace or electrical engineering. An active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one is required for this role.
Iridium is an award-winning satellite communications company operating the world's only truly global voice and data network, delivering reliable connectivity anywhere on Earth. For more than 20 years, Iridium has powered mission-critical communications for governments, businesses, aviation, maritime, and the rapidly expanding Internet of Things.
Now part of Iridium, Aireon is the world’s only space-based air traffic surveillance system, providing real-time visibility of aircraft over oceans, the poles, and remote regions. Together, Iridium and Aireon are helping build a safer, more connected, and more efficient future for global aviation.
Join our team and help shape how the world stays connected. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where employees are empowered to innovate, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact.
If you are an experienced systems engineer with a background in space systems architecture and design, and have at least 8 years of experience, you will be excited about the Senior Systems Engineer opening with Iridium on our SDA (Space Development Agency) Project. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll be responsible for identifying and autonomously implementing ideas and solutions as it relates to the design and development of core ground system components, working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful mission outcomes. In this role, you will focus primarily on the architecture and integration of Mission Planning, Flight Dynamics, Ground Entry Point Management, and Fleet Operations Monitoring. You will thrive in this role if you enjoy tackling complex challenges and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
This position requires an active/current Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
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.
We believe in-person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least four days per week (approximately 80%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth.
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.
Base Pay Range: $120,000 - $160,000 USD
Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.
Everything Within Reach.
In a world where global communications are increasingly essential, only one company connects everyone to the things that matter most, from pole to pole. Iridium Communications Inc. is the only mobile satellite service (MSS) company offering pole-to-pole coverage over the entire globe. The Iridium constellation of low-Earth orbiting (LEO), cross-linked satellites provides critical voice and data services for areas not served by terrestrial communication networks. Iridium's subscriber growth has been driven by increasing demand for reliable, secure, global communications. Iridium serves commercial markets through a worldwide network of hundreds of partners, and provides services to the U.S. Department of Defense, and other U.S. and international government agencies. The company's worldwide customer base represent a broad spectrum of industry, including maritime, aeronautical, government/defense, public safety, utilities, oil/gas, mining, forestry, heavy equipment and transportation. Iridium has been a profitable company since 2004. Business is growing at an impressive rate with the constant acquisition of new customers and partners both domestically and abroad in some of the furthest reaches of the planet. These individuals recognize the value of a system that is global, secure and reliable. The company is headquartered in McLean, Va. and is traded on the NASDAQ (IRDM).
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