Senior Systems Engineer, Proposal Development

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.

If you are looking for a collaborative work environment where you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a team on the forefront of one of the most advanced satellite constellations in the world, then you will be excited about the Senior Systems Engineer, Proposal Development opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you ll be responsible for independently developing and implementing technical solutions that support complex proposal efforts and strategic business objectives.

In this role, you will focus primarily on leading the systems engineering aspects of proposal development, architecture definition, technical planning, and cross-functional collaboration. You will thrive in this role if you are an effective communicator and comfortable leading highly complex technical efforts with minimal oversight.

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).

• Lead the systems engineering execution of complex proposal efforts by developing technical approaches, system architectures, Requests for Proposal (RFP) responses, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and supporting technical documentation.
• Be responsible for independently defining system architectures, requirements decomposition, interface definitions, trade studies, and technical baselines across Space and Ground Segments.
• Drive technical collaboration across Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Program Management, Business Development, and other stakeholders to ensure proposal solutions are technically sound, executable, and aligned with customer requirements.
• Demonstrate advanced systems engineering knowledge to develop innovative technical solutions, evaluate design alternatives, identify risks, and provide recommendations that improve proposal competitiveness and program execution.
• Lead complex system analyses, including functional, performance, interface, and requirements analyses, ensuring technical decisions are supported by sound engineering principles and data-driven conclusions.
• Be accountable for coordinating technical deliverables, proposal schedules, engineering estimates, and milestone execution while ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced engineers while promoting systems engineering best practices and continuous process improvement across proposal development activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience…