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Aireon deployed the worlds first global space-based air traffic surveillance system, providing real-time aircraft monitoring capabilities around the world, including over the poles, over the oceans and in remote areas.
Aireon data enables safer, more efficient and more environmentally friendly aviation travel, resulting in significant CO2 emission reductions. More than 20 Air Navigation Service Providers representing more than 40 countries including NAV CANADA, NATS (UK), Air Traffic and Navigation Services (South Africa), Airports Authority of India (AAI), and ASECNA (Africa) -- rely on Aireon data to navigate aircraft in their airspaces.
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Position Summary, Job Requirements & Responsibilities:The Senior Systems Engineer will have a significant role in the design, development, testing, and analysis of the Aireon space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) air traffic surveillance system. Reporting to the Manager of Systems Engineering, the Senior Systems Engineer will be involved with all phases of the systems engineering life cycle: Requirements, Design, Implementation, and Test.
Additionally, the Senior Systems Engineer will be participating in trade studies, evaluating sub-system applications, supporting the operational environment, and analyzing data for the operational system. The Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the various System Engineering documentation to include Systems Engineering Management Plans, System Design Documents, and System Interface Control Documents.
The Senior Systems Engineer will be expected to interface with other functional groups within the organization to include Operations, Safety, Security, and Program Management. This individual will also collaborate in the technical and development activities of Aireon development partners, including Iridium and L3Harris. The Senior Systems Engineer will engage with engineers from customer organizations in the development, implementation, and validation of the Aireon system. A key objective is to ensure that the system meets the customer requirements and performance levels.
What You'll Do
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
About You
You are a self-starter . Sitting and waiting isnt an option. You take the initiative to make things happen.
You are comfortable in multi-tasking . Managing and juggling priorities across tasks seems to come naturally in your everyday workload. You have a sense of how to balance priorities and communicate clearly when overloaded for assistance/help.
You love solving problems. You enjoy digging into problems and finding the most efficient ways to solve them. You have a passion for understanding issues and tackling them in a logical fashion.
You are collaborative. You're a team player who puts the interest of the team above your own. You display a positive attitude, are open and enjoy contributing.
You are a natural leader. No matter where you find yourself, others tend to gather around you, leading to encouragement and mentoring.
Technology is your passion. It doesnt just provide a paycheck; you are genuinely interested in what you do and the impact that it has on others.
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About the Team
The Aireon System Engineering team is a small team working in a hybrid office environment, that collaborates closely across System Analysis, Test, Deployment and Release activities. The team works closely with other teams and groups within Aireon to include Safety, Security, Sales/Marketing and Operational groups. Each member of the System Engineering team draws upon the strengths and skills across the group in both their individual as well as larger projects roles. Information sharing is encouraged as well as updating and maintaining shared document repositories in SharePoint and Confluence. The team currently meets on both a weekly and bi-weekly basis via MS Teams and video calls, with office or lab sessions scheduled as required. Local team members to the Aireon HQ location (McLean VA) are also available for on-site meetings and activities associated with the Aireon Systems Engineering group.
Perks and Benefits
Life Insurance and AD&D
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement 401K plan with Employer Matching
Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Company Sponsored Events
Employee Referral Program
Aireon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and other protected categories.
Full Time
$118k-143k (estimate)
06/20/2024
07/09/2024
aireon.com
Mclean, VA
100 - 200
The following is the career advancement route for Senior Systems Engineer positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Senior Systems Engineer, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Systems Architect that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Senior Systems Engineer. You can explore the career advancement for a Senior Systems Engineer below and select your interested title to get hiring information.