Senior Software Developer

Company Overview

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:

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 mission‑critical 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 full‑lifecycle ground architecture, working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with experts across software, systems, and operations. Every day, you’ll tackle complex, real‑world problems whose solutions directly influence mission outcomes and protect critical national interests. If you want to build cutting‑edge space technologies in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment where your work truly counts, this role puts you at the center of the action.

 

This position requires an active Top-Secret/SCI Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Design & Delivery of the Ground System:  Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design, build, and deploy a state-of-the-art, highly resilient Ground System. 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.
• Ensure Rigorous Process & COTS Integration: Adhere to and systematically refine established protocols for change control, risk management, prioritization, and COTS (Commercial-off-the-Shelf) integration. Contribute your technical depth to formalize robust build/test procedures and process documentation.
• Track & Trace Execution: Independently maintain accurate, up-to-date issue tracking, feature documentation, and project status across the development lifecycle utilizing Atlassian tools.
• Lead Technical Communication: 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.
• Apply Technical Expertise: Provide timely, well-informed technical input within your area of expertise to support stakeholder inquiries, system development, and cross-functional efforts.
• Innovate & Solve: Autonomously identify and implement robust software solutions to overcome complex architectural challenges, delivering secure, customer-driven mission capabilities.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Required Qualifications

• 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 networ