Iridium’s mission is to create and enable innovative connectivity solutions for individuals, organizations, and governments all over the world.
Iridium is committed to being a fulfilling and rewarding place to work where people are proud of what they do and are inspired to be the best they can be. We are committed to helping our employees and their families lead healthy, productive lives.
Some of our benefit offerings include:
- Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contribution / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources such as Headspace CARE
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Wellness Events
- Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Competitive, market-driven salaries
- Annual Bonus Plan and Annual Merit Increase Opportunities
- Employee Equity Awards
- Retirement 401 (k) Plans and Employer Matching
- Employee Discounts with Dell, Garmin, and AT&T
- Pet Benefits
- Charitable Grants & Donation Matching Program
- Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development & Training Assistance
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If you are experienced in site installation, equipment maintenance, and vendor support within the telecommunications or satellite communications industry and have 2+ years of relevant experience, then you will be excited about the Site Engineer II opening with Iridium supporting a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Site Engineer II, you’ll autonomously complete tasks as they relate to supporting global site installations, equipment maintenance, and on-site vendor and contractor oversight. In this role, you will focus primarily on coordinating and supporting on-site activities, ensuring adherence...
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If you are experienced in network installation, integration, and maintenance within ground and space-based communication systems and have a background working with Telcordia standards, then you will be excited about the Senior Site Engineer opening with Iridium supporting a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Senior Site Engineer, you’ll be responsible for identifying and autonomously implementing ideas and solutions in support of maintaining and enhancing Iridium’s global network infrastructure. In this role, you will focus primarily on overseeing vendors and contractors to ensure...
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Iridium is seeking a motivated Senior Systems Engineer, Modeling and Simulation to join our Government Programs Solutions Engineering Team on a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Network Modeling and Simulation Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying and autonomously implementing ideas and solutions as it relates to designing, building, and applying tools and models for the analysis, simulation, and testing of space and ground communication networks. You will work directly with IP-based network architectures, MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching), NETCONF (Network Configuration Protocol), and common routing protocols to create accurate models of network behavior. In...
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Iridium is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join the team developing state-of-the-art user equipment for the company’s satellite-based position, navigation, and timing (PNT) solutions. The selected candidate will design, develop, modify, enhance and implement real-time firmware for digital signal processing on ARM, FPGA, ASIC, and DSP platforms. If you are a hands-on embedded software engineer who is seeking an opportunity to develop new systems based on a unique and patented space-based technology, then we want to talk to you!
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We are seeking a strategic yet hands-on digital marketing leader to join our team as Associate Director of Digital & Demand Marketing. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the VP of Marketing, responsible for the vision, performance, and execution of our corporate website (iridium.com), partner/customer portal, and digital demand generation programs. You will own the end-to-end digital experience—from attracting and engaging audiences to converting demand into measurable pipeline and revenue impact.
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Iridium is seeking an Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Mobile Product Software Engineering Team! As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for enhancing and sustaining the source code used in our mobile products and associated engineering tools. In this role, you’ll be support the software for Iridium’s transceivers while contributing to the development of high-quality, long-lasting products for our customers. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about creating reliable and robust products, takes pride in the long-term success of their work, and is highly self-reliant.
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We are excited to announce an opportunity for an entry-level Project Controls Specialist to join our dynamic team at Iridium. As a Project Controls Specialist, you will embark on a journey to understand and actively contribute to the creation and maintenance of project and department budgets and schedules throughout their lifecycle. Your key responsibilities will involve collaborating closely with the lead program controller and assigned project managers to compile and update program plans. We are looking for an individual who is exceptionally responsive, detail-oriented, and driven by a commitment to delivering high-quality work within designated timelines. If you are enthusiastic about...
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Iridium is seeking an energetic, conscientious, and personable Administrative Assistant to join our exemplary Administrative Support team! As an Administrative Assistant, you will work on providing administrative support to multiple Vice Presidents across various time zones and be highly engaged in activities to support local office operations. In this role, you will enthusiastically assist with coordination and activities associated with...
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If you enjoy learning about and working with breakthrough technologies and are enthusiastic about working in the space industry, then you will be excited about the Senior Software Engineer opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As the Senior Software Engineer within the Ground Systems Development team, you will apply cutting edge technologies to rapidly develop and deploy ground system operations and user service capabilities within a satellite operations environment.
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If you are a skilled Systems Administrator with experience in Kubernetes, Iridium has a position for you on our IT Operations Team! As a Kubernetes Administrator III you’ll independently deliver high-quality work and drive projects and deliverables to completion, troubleshoot complex issues, optimize cluster performance, and drive innovation through efficient use of Kubernetes technologies. In this role, you will focus primarily on ensuring the smooth operation of our containerized applications. You will thrive in this role if you are proactive, enjoy developing and managing processes as well as collaborating with multiple teams to implement...
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If you are a skilled Engineer with at least 5 years of experience as an AWS Cloud Engineer (or similar role), Iridium has a position for you on our IT Operations Team! As a Cloud Engineer III you’ll independently deliver high-quality work and drive projects and deliverables to completion and manage cloud solutions that drive business outcomes. In this role, you will focus primarily on optimizing cloud resources and driving innovation through efficient use of AWS technologies to manage our cloud infrastructure on the AWS platform. You will thrive in this role if you are proactive and enjoy designing and managing cloud solutions.
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If you have a strong background in program management and experience overseeing complex government contracts, then you will be excited about the Senior Program Manager opening with Iridium on our Technology, Development, & Operations Team supporting Government Programs! As a Senior Program Manager, you will manage projects by working with internal and external customers and stakeholders, and will lead multi-discipline engineering project team(s) to identify, gain approval for, and implement engineering solutions for new and ongoing services and products. You’ll collaborate with senior leadership to help implement strategic objectives and oversee programs with...
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If you are experienced in project controls, program finance, and earned value management within the aerospace or defense industry, then you will be excited about the Project Controls Analyst opening with Iridium. As a Project Controls Analyst, you’ll independently deliver high-quality work and drive projects and deliverables to completion, including ensuring compliance with Program Finance and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements throughout program implementation and execution. In this role, you will focus primarily on...
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Iridium is seeking an energetic, conscientious, and personable Administrative Assistant to join our exemplary Administrative Support team. As an Administrative Assistant, you will work on providing administrative support to multiple leaders across various time zones and be highly engaged in activities to support local office operations. In this role, you will enthusiastically assist with coordination and activities associated with assigned projects. You’ll bring a flexible, positive, and “can-do” attitude, with the...
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If you have experience in software development and 8+ years of experience in the satellite or telecommunications industry, then you will be excited about the Manager, Ground Software opening with Iridium on a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Manager, Ground Software, you’ll be responsible for managing a high-performing team of engineers and driving software development for mission planning, scheduling, and flight dynamics components within a satellite operations environment. You’ll bring a passion for leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and solving complex...
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If you are experienced in government proposals and capture management within the Federal marketplace and have 10+ years of experience, then you will be excited about the USG Proposal Manager opening with Iridium on our Business Development team. As a USG Proposal Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing multiple activities and projects, including those with cross-functional teams, to support and enhance Iridium’s government proposal and capture efforts. In this role, you will be tasked primarily with leading proposal development from kickoff to submission, ensuring compliance and high-quality deliverables, while also supporting strategic capture initiatives to position...
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If you enjoy learning about and working with breakthrough technologies and are enthusiastic about working in the space industry, then you will be excited about the Senior Software Engineer opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As the Senior Software Engineer within the Ground Systems Development team, you will apply cutting edge technologies to rapidly develop and deploy ground system operations and user service...
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If you have 12+ years' experience in satellite mission management then you will be excited about the Mission Operations Lead opening with Iridium in support of a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As the Mission Operations Lead, you’ll be responsible for maintaining enterprise-level situational awareness of the constellation and ensuring that mission objectives drive operational priorities across all locations. In this role, you will focus primarily on integrating new satellites, payloads, and capabilities into existing operations, ensuring constellation growth aligns with long-term mission success. You will succeed in this role if you can anticipate emerging operational needs,...
What We’re Looking For:
If you enjoy learning about and working with breakthrough technologies and are enthusiastic about working in the space industry, then you will be excited about the Senior Software Engineer opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As the Senior Software Engineer within the Ground Systems Development team, you will apply cutting edge technologies to rapidly develop and deploy ground system operations and user service capabilities within a satellite operations...
What We’re Looking For:
If you enjoy learning about and working with breakthrough technologies and are enthusiastic about working in the space industry, then you will be excited about the Senior Software Engineer opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As the Senior Software Engineer within the Ground Systems Development team, you will apply cutting edge technologies to rapidly develop and deploy ground system operations and user service capabilities within a satellite operations...