Navigation Engineer

at  Iridium Satellite LLC

Company Overview:
Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.
At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.
Position Summary, Job Requirements & Responsibilities:

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience with digital radio systems such as GPS/GNSS or software definable radios
• Knowledge of GPS/GNSS technology and navigation algorithm
• Experience with simulation and debugging with MATLAB/Octave
• Ability to work seamlessly within a team as well as manage individual tasks
• Proven ability to work independently, designing, developing, and deploying solutions, and delivering projects on time with minimal direction
• Ability to listen and evaluate all opinions without bias, and contribute to a common culture of excellence
• Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with solutions
• Be active in seeking out ways to continuously improve yourself and gain new knowledge

• Develop and maintain signal processing algorithms and associated hardware implementations for PNT positioning products
• Collaborates with internal and external customers and technical peers to solve complex system problems
• Support system design by identifying and recommending design and requirements needs for future enhancements
• Contribute to all aspects of the product life cycle (concept, development, integration, qualification, acceptance, delivery, and maintenance)
• Follows established configuration/change control processes
  Experience & Education Requirements / EEO: