Manager, Test Engineering; GWIT

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.

Iridium is seeking a Manager, Test Engineering to lead system‑level integration and test activities for our ground infrastructure. In this role, you will partner with cross‑functional engineering teams to develop and execute test strategies, plans, and procedures that verify system performance and ensure product quality. You will oversee the daily operations of a highly technical test lab, ensuring test readiness, configuration control, and efficient execution of testing activities.

You will also lead and develop a team of test engineers while driving continuous improvements in test processes, automation, and lab operations to enhance quality, efficiency, and delivery. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership skills and a passion for building high‑performing teams.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of test engineers by setting priorities, managing performance, fostering technical growth, and promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Lead cross‑functional engineering efforts to translate system requirements into executable test activities and ensuring coordinated execution of verification tasks.
• Lead the day‑to‑day operations of the system integration and test laboratory, ensuring test readiness, configuration control, calibration, safe operation of test assets, and efficient utilization of lab resources.
• Plan, prioritize, and allocate testing resources to support Agile development activities, balancing competing priorities while ensuring timely execution of program milestones. Develop, review, and maintain test plans, procedures, reports, and related documentation in accordance with project, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by advancing test automation, improving test methodologies, and optimizing laboratory processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and cycle time.
• Communicate testing progress, emerging risks, and resource needs through clear, concise updates to leadership and program stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and peer engineering managers to reinforce priorities and ensure testing activities support evolving mission needs.
• Mentor and develop engineers, encouraging technical growth, knowledge sharing, and adoption of best practices.
• Provide hands‑on technical support for system integration, troubleshooting, and engineering decision‑making within your scope.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, operational discipline, continuous improvement, and accountability, emphasizing data integrity and quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant technical field.
• 8+ years of progressive technical experience, preferably within the aerospace, satellite, or telecommunications industries.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering…