Site Engineer III

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, 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 experienced in site installation, equipment maintenance, and vendor support within the telecommunications or satellite communications industry and have 5+ years of relevant experience, then you will be excited about the Site Engineer III opening with Iridium supporting a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Site Engineer III, you'll independently execute and coordinate site installation, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities supporting Iridium's global Ground Entry Point (GEP) infrastructure.

In this role, you will focus primarily on resolving complex technical issues, coordinating vendors and contractors, supporting site readiness efforts, and driving successful execution of maintenance and installation activities at domestic and international locations. You will thrive in this role if you are a highly motivated self-starter who demonstrates strong technical judgment, excels in fast-paced environments, and effectively collaborates across teams to achieve mission objectives.

This position requires an active/current Top Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

• Independently perform and coordinate site maintenance, installation, and upgrade activities to ensure optimal performance, operational readiness, and minimal service interruptions
• Coordinate and oversee work performed by vendors and contractors at Ground Entry Point (GEP) sites, ensuring adherence to installation standards, project requirements, and quality expectations
• Promote a safe working environment by monitoring site conditions, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and escalating risks, hazards, and incidents as appropriate
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance activities, including equipment inspections, functional testing, system cleaning, and operational performance verification
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for site equipment, communications infrastructure, antenna systems, UPS units, generators, and supporting hardware, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Provide technical guidance and support to vendors, contractors, and less experienced team members during maintenance, installation, and integration activities
• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering, operations, and program teams to support site readiness, integration efforts, and mission-critical objectives
• Analyze equipment performance trends, identify opportunities for reliability improvements, and recommend corrective or preventative measures
• Support testing, commissioning, and validation activities for new equipment, infrastructure upgrades, and site enhancements
• Adapt to evolving mission requirements while continuously expanding technical expertise and contributing to process improvements…