Iridium Satellite, LLC
The Senior Systems Engineer leads on-orbit checkout and commissioning of satellites and ground segments, serving as the primary technical point of contact for Iridium's SDA Project. This role involves developing and executing detailed test plans, analyzing telemetry data, and coordinating integrated test teams to ensure seamless mission execution. The position requires interfacing with government and contractor teams to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness within a 24/7 multi-satellite operations environment.
Headquarters
Mclean, Virginia, United States
Company Size
501-1000 employees
Founded
2000
Iridium Satellite Communications operates a truly global LEO satellite network that provides ubiquitous coverage — including polar regions — for voice, data, and IoT connectivity. The company delivers mission‑critical communications and safety/security solutions for maritime, aviation, land mobile, government, and enterprise customers through services like Iridium Certus and a broad device/partner ecosystem. Its constellation and managed services support asset tracking, remote broadband, emergency communications, and secure links where terrestrial networks don’t reach. Customers choose Iridium for reliable, low‑latency, worldwide connectivity and resilient service SLAs.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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