Principal Engineer, Systems

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled
Your role in helping us shape the future:
As a Principal Systems Engineer, you are a highly self-motivated engineer who works collaboratively across the organization to develop and produce new system architectures. You will lead capturing and documenting high-level architectures and system-level requirements. You will also work to understand business needs and ensure that technical requirements are clear, and that system architecture is extensible and maintainable. You will report to the Director, Systems Engineering and Architecture.
Are you up to the challenge:

• You will define system-level, technical requirements for Intelsat's commercial aviation in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC) systems.
• Define sub-system software requirements for on-aircraft and ground-based IFEC hardware/servers.
• Design and document high-level architecture for IFEC systems.
• Work with Product Owners to review & refine epic and feature-level business requirements.
• Work with Software Developers to refine feature-level software designs.
• Work with Testers to ensure test cases accurately cover all technical requirements.

• Proven ability to understand complex systems comprised of communication, computing, and Internet technologies.
• Experience with front end process flow; understanding of process inputs from Product Management and needed outputs to Development and Test.
• Knowledge and understanding of the following areas:
  • Web service & cloud computing infrastructure
  • Modern web service to client/application technologies.
  • Network infrastructures including routers, gateways, load balancers, firewalls, and deep packet inspection systems.
  • Stateful/Stateless Firewall and NAT solutions.
  • Wireless communication systems and protocols particularly WiFi and Satellite (GEO, MEO, LEO).
• Ability to aggregate, organize, and present complex technical information
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects efficiently.

You should definitely have:

• Bachelor's degree in telecommunications, engineering, computer science, or a related major.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience writing technical requirements for embedded and/or telecommunication systems, system-level would be a bonus
• Knowledge of 802.11 protocols.
• Excellent working knowledge of common Web/networking protocols and software services such as TCP/IP, HTTP Services (e.g., NGINX), virtualization and containerization.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to think critically.
• An understanding of Agile and SAFe development practices.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in an international, multi-site environment.

It would be nice if you had:

• Knowledge of LTE, 5G, or satellite systems.
• Master's degree in telecommunications, engineering, computer science, or a related major.
• Experience with Jama Connect.
• Experience with Agile PLM.

What it's like to work with us:
Intelsat is connecting the world and transforming the satellite and inflight connectivity landscape by reaching beyond the traditional satellite industry. We are defining new products that will open new, profitable markets. We connect the aviation industry and air travelers with innovative technology and applications, and we do it all in a high-energy environment that welcomes the next challenge. To help us reach this goal, you should be a bold thinker who will perform a key role in shaping Intelsat innovation for years to come.

• We emphasize personal and professional growth
• Awesome benefits including PTO, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
• Flexible work arrangements
• Fun, diverse, and inclusive culture