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:
● Competitive, market-driven salaries
● Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
● Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
● Annual Bonus Plan and Annual Merit Increase Opportunities
● Employee Equity Awards
● Retirement 401(k) Plans and Employer Matching
● Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
● Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
● Career Development & Training Assistance
● Charitable Grants and Donation Matching Program
● Vacation, Sick Days, Floating Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
● Paid Holidays
● Paid Parental Leave
● Headspace Membership
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Iridium is seeking a talented and motivated entry level Engineer I to join our Systems Integration and Test team. As an Engineer I, you will contribute to the research, development, testing, and sustainment of engineering activities of the Iridium services and satellite operations. Working in this role, you will assist with test case development of new products and services, provide research, perform data...
Iridium is seeking an exceptional and experienced Senior RAN Test Engineer. In this role, you will lead research, development, testing, and sustaining engineering activities of Iridium services and ground communications infrastructure. Working in this role, you’ll be responsible for verifying the reliability and robustness of Iridium products and communication services and will participate in the development activities related to our test automation efforts. Demonstrated work experience in engineering practices and software/hardware testing and a desire to build leadership skills are necessary for success in this position. The ideal candidate will have a vested interest in the long-term...
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We are currently seeking engineers who are energetic, adventurous, and curious to learn and be a part of different aspects of Iridium’s network, services, and products that support critical communications for millions of customers. The Iridium Orbit Program offers a unique, hands-on opportunity for those who want to experience a breadth of...
As a Gateway Integration & Test Engineer II, you will contribute to the research, development, testing, and sustaining engineering activities of the Iridium services and ground communications infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for verifying the reliability and robustness of Iridium products and communication services, have a vested interest in the long-term success of your work, and be highly self-reliant.
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Step into an unparalleled opportunity at Iridium, where we're transforming global connectivity as a leader in satellite technology. We're in search of an accomplished Senior Manager of Embedded Software Engineering to spearhead our team's efforts in driving innovation. At Iridium, we're renowned for our unmatched global coverage, providing reliable...
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We are seeking a versatile software manager to develop cutting-edge embedded/realtime software solutions to optimize our satellite software. In this role, your duties will include supervising junior and senior software engineers, analyzing software performance and configuration systems, and managing the deployment and integration of new software. You will also be required to hire new software engineers.
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Iridium is seeking a motivated Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for numerous technical aspects regarding the architecture and design of core system components (Mission Planning, Flight Dynamics, Ground Entry Point Manager, and Fleet Operations Monitoring) during the development life cycle of the Space Development Agency (SDA) project. You will also perform various tasks with Space Vehicle Vendors...
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If you are an experienced Engineer with a highly technical mindset who is passionate about new and emerging technologies, then you will be excited about the Navigation Engineer opening with Iridium. As a Navigation Engineer, you’ll independently deliver high-quality work and drive projects and deliverables to completion. In this role, you will work with the internal development team and with commercial partners to implement the company’s flagship Satellite Time and Location (STL) solution on new platforms.
The Iridium Internship Program is an opportunity for students to be a part of the Iridium teams shaping the future of satellite communications. As an Intern, you’ll begin making an impact on real projects from day one! Come prepared to grow, develop, and learn alongside a team and the leaders of our company. The Iridium Internship program is a 12-week program that runs from May 27, 2025 to August 15, 2025. During the program, interns will have the opportunity to provide valuable support to an Iridium department on a project or important work assignment. Interns will also be provided an opportunity to engage with senior leadership and fellow...
The Iridium Internship Program is an opportunity for students to be a part of the Iridium teams shaping the future of satellite communications. As an Intern, you’ll begin making an impact on real projects from day one! Come prepared to grow, develop, and learn alongside a team and the leaders of our company. The Iridium Internship program is a 12-week program that runs from May 27, 2025 to August 15, 2025. During the program, interns will have the opportunity to provide valuable support to an Iridium department on a project or important work assignment. Interns will also be provided an opportunity to engage with senior leadership and fellow...
The Iridium Internship Program is an opportunity for students to be a part of the Iridium teams shaping the future of satellite communications. As an Intern, you’ll begin making an impact on real projects from day one! Come prepared to grow, develop, and learn alongside a team and the leaders of our company. The Iridium Internship program is a 12-week program that runs from May 27, 2025 to August 15, 2025. During the program, interns will have the opportunity to provide valuable support to an Iridium department on a project or important work assignment. Interns will also be provided an opportunity to engage with senior leadership and fellow...
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If you enjoy learning about and working with breakthrough technologies, we want to hear from you! We are seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to join our Satellite and Ground Engineering team. As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will apply advanced expertise in cutting edge technologies to develop software testing solutions for Iridium satellite and ground software. You will...
If you have 10+ years experience in the aerospace industry, specifically associated with the development and operation of complex communications satellite systems then you will be excited about the Principal Engineer opening with Iridium on our Technology Development & Engineering team. As a Principal Engineer, you’ll be responsible for managing multiple activities and projects, including those with cross-functional teams, to oversee and coordinate all software development and test activities ultimately ensuring the Agile development and test processes are followed. You’ll bring enthusiasm about utilizing broad knowledge to deliver products and services and supporting a...
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If you are experienced in pre-sales technical support and business development within the sales industry and have several years of experience, then you will be excited about the Sales Engineer opening with Iridium on our US Government Business Development team. As a Sales Engineer, you’ll be responsible for managing multiple activities and projects, including those with cross-functional teams, to drive new sales and business development. In this role,...
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Iridium is seeking a Director, Software Engineering Ground Systems Development reporting to the VP General Manager, Space Development who will be a key member of a leadership team developing a complex Department of Defense (DoD) government space program. As the Software Engineering Lead, you will be in charge of a team that develops and maintains the software for ground system control, planning, and operations of satellite...