Test Engineer III

Company OverviewIridium 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:If you are an experienced Test Engineer, then get excited about an excellent opportunity to join Iridium's Solutions Validation team as a Test Engineer III! In this role you will perform research, development, testing, and sustaining engineering activities of Iridium services. As a Test Engineer III, you’ll be responsible for verifying the reliability and robustness of Iridium products and communication services and will conduct development activities related to our test automation efforts. You will be successful in this role if you have a keen desire to learn and a passion for software and hardware test engineering. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join an innovative and dynamic team at the forefront of satellite communications technology! What You’ll Do:Work collaboratively with software, hardware, and system development engineers to ensure high product qualityDecompose requirements into verifiable test objectivesPerform integration, maintenance, and operation of system hardware, lab hardware, and software systemsConduct implementation and maintenance of communication products automated test system and softwareDevelop scripts and/or systems to automatically test and validate products, collect test artifacts, produce product test metrics and generate reportsRecreate and isolate reported software and/or hardware defects using test infrastructure and document non-compliancesResearch and implement hardware upgrades of ground infrastructure and test systemsMaintain and execute test automation for feature, defect and regression testingMaintain configuration management of test automation software and scriptsGain mastery of industry standard tools and software such as Elasticsearch/Logstash/Kibana, Amazon Web Services, CI/CD DevOps pipelines, containers and moreWhat You’ll Need to Succeed:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field5+ years of relevant experience with test execution and analysis, test automation, and/or software developmentPrevious experience working with RF systems and wireless communication technologies, including RF testing, signal characterization, or performance validation is highly desiredIntermediate knowledge of Cloud Computing Services and Cloud InfrastructureIntermediate knowledge of featured services such as storage, compute services, containers, and virtual serversA solid understanding of Linux and/or Unix operating systemsPrevious experience with software automation, using any of the following: Python, C, C++, C#, Java, etc.Experience with the following:Software management tools (JIRA, GIT and/or Bamboo)Integrated Development Environment (PyCharm, Spyder, Pydev, etc.)Machine virtualization, specifically VMware Desktop and ESXiDatabases such as Oracle, MySQL, and/or SQL ServerKnowledge of network switches and routersKnowledge of space systems and orbital analysisAgile development methodologyStrong desire to think creatively and drive innovative solutions to complex problems, continuously improving processes, tools, or technologiesA strong motivation to engage with and enhance test automation processes through innovationStrong communication skills, with the ability to confidently present products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issuesHave confidence and be able to establish valuable relationships with othersMust be able to prioritize key tasks and have a strong sense of ownership over your workBe active in seeking out ways to improve yourself and gain new knowledge, and be enthusiastic in sharing knowledge with othersWe’ll also need you to:This position directly performs under, supports, or is exposed to a U.S. government contract. To comply with the requirements of that U.S. government contract, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizensBe willing and able to travel up to 15 days annuallyBe willing and able to be on-call to support operational issuesWork Environment:This position primarily works in the company office or in a home office. The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer. The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.We believe in-person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least three days per week (approximately 60%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth.Additional InformationThis job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.Base Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000 USDActual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks. Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.Job SummaryCategory: EngineeringWorker Category: Regular Full-Time[F]