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.
What We’re Looking For:
Iridium is seeking a Software Engineer III to join our Ground Development team. As the Software Engineer III, you will gain experience in software development and maintenance for the Iridium Ground Control Software and supporting applications and the Iridium Satellite Data Products packaging applications. Additionally, the Software Engineer will work independently to deliver high-quality work and drive projects/deliverables to completion to support all areas of software development within the Satellite Operations and Engineering Development teams.
What You’ll Do:
- Follow existing Iridium processes for Change Control, Prioritization, Risk Management, COTS Management, Build and Test software deployments and use knowledge to assist in development of process/procedure documentation materials
- Work with team members to develop optimized code for both scalability and performance
- Work within the Agile/Scrum framework for SW development (Atlassian tool suite desired)
- Create or maintain build environments for SW products (including transitioning the L3/Harris InControl software and build environment to Iridium)
- Work within team objectives to plan and execute software releases per stakeholder/program schedules and budgets
- Update issue/feature data in Atlassian Project/Software tracking tools
- Edit, structure and present data, concepts and arguments clearly and succinctly, through briefings and documentation
- Develop intermediate knowledge of InControl (Satellite Control Software), Iridium’s custom Data Repository/Retrieval system and Iridium’s custom System Control SW
- Respond to questions within scope from stakeholders
What We’re Looking For:
Iridium is seeking a Software Engineer III to join our Ground Development team. As the Software Engineer III, you will gain experience in software development and maintenance for the Iridium Ground Control Software and supporting applications and the Iridium Satellite Data Products packaging applications. Additionally, the Software Engineer will work independently to deliver high-quality work and drive projects/deliverables to completion to support all areas of software development within the Satellite Operations and Engineering Development teams.
What You’ll Do:
- Follow existing Iridium processes for Change Control, Prioritization, Risk Management, COTS Management, Build and Test software deployments and use knowledge to assist in development of process/procedure documentation materials
- Work with team members to develop optimized code for both scalability and performance
- Work within the Agile/Scrum framework for SW development (Atlassian tool suite desired)
- Create or maintain build environments for SW products (including transitioning the L3/Harris InControl software and build environment to Iridium)
- Work within team objectives to plan and execute software releases per stakeholder/program schedules and budgets
- Update issue/feature data in Atlassian Project/Software tracking tools
- Edit, structure and present data, concepts and arguments clearly and succinctly, through briefings and documentation
- Develop intermediate knowledge of InControl (Satellite Control Software), Iridium’s custom Data Repository/Retrieval system and Iridium’s custom System Control SW
- Respond to questions within scope from stakeholders
Iridium requires all employees/new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work. Iridium is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for exemption from this policy as a reasonable accommodation where it can do so absent undue hardship, consistent with federal, state, and local law.
Iridium 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.