Senior Software Engineering - Telecommute

Senior Software Developer
Engineering
Regular Full-Time[F]
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. 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; Join us as a Senior Software Developer and help power the mission systems that keep national security space operations running. In this role, you'll be responsible for identifying and autonomously implementing ideas and solutions as it relates to the design and delivery of missioncritical ground segment software that connects satellites, ground networks, and operators in real time. You'll be embedded in a National Security Missions team focused on fulllifecycle ground architecture, working shouldertoshoulder with experts across software, systems, and operations. This position requires an active Top-Secret/SCI Clearance (A U.Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
Support end-to-end development, from system architecture and software design to integration, test (I&T), and operational deployment.
Support CI/CD & Deployment Strategy : Build, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and build environments to ensure secure, consistent, and repeatable software deployments across mission networks.
Manage Software Releases : Play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing software releases, ensuring strict alignment with stakeholder timelines, program schedules, and budget constraints.
Adhere to and systematically refine established protocols for change control, risk management, prioritization, and COTS (Commercial-off-the-Shelf) integration. Independently maintain accurate, up-to-date issue tracking, feature documentation, and project status across the development lifecycle utilizing Atlassian tools.
Translate complex ground segment concepts into clear, concise briefings, documentation, and written reports tailored for both highly technical engineering teams and non-technical government stakeholders.
Innovate & Solve : Autonomously identify and implement robust software solutions to overcome complex architectural challenges, delivering secure, customer-driven mission capabilities.
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong focus on network-level or systems-level programming
• Proficiency in Python and Java, with demonstrated ability to write production-grade code in both languages
• Strong experience working in Linux-based environments, including Bash shell scripting for automation and system administration
• Working knowledge of both relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Proven track record of delivering software within Agile-based development teams
• Ability to design, implement, and maintain comprehensive unit and integration test suites, contributing effectively across the full software development lifecycle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate products, deliverables, analyses, and technical issues to cross-functional teams and non-technical stakeholders

An analytical and creative problem-solver who can assess complex situations, think critically, and develop innovative, out-of-the-box solutions
A continuous learner with a growth mindset, eager to expand your skill set and develop deep expertise across the full suite of System Performance and Analysis software
Experience in satellite operations ground segment environments, particularly in network management or packet-level data handling
Experience with Mission planning, in the context of satellite ground and space systems, is the set of processes, tools, and rules used to translate mission objectives into timeordered, constraintcompliant timelines of spacecraft, payload, and ground activities (including data collection and routing opportunities) across the full mission lifecycle.
Experience with Network Management pertains to continuously supervising and controlling all links and nodes across the space segment (LEO/MEO/GEO satellites and intersatellite links) and the ground segment (gateways, teleports, user terminals, terrestrial backhaul).
CI/CD Pipelines & Artifact Management: GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, Bitbucket
Additional Programming Languages: C++, TypeScript, Perl
Data Formats & Query Languages: XML, JSON, SQL
Web Technologies: js, Apache Web Server
Security vulnerability analysis and remediation procedures
Project & Development Tools: Testing: Automated testing frameworks and test automation strategies
Cloud Environments: Government (GovCloud) and commercial Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments
Must be a US Citizen

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.
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.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.