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 enthusiastic about working in the space industry, then you will be excited about the Tracking Data Fusion (TDF) Mission Operator opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Tracking Data Fusion Operator, you’ll perform real time monitoring of surveillance data and associated satellite communications links for the Operations Centers. You will work 12-hour shifts with a team in a 24-hour, multi-satellite operations environment. You will thrive in this role if you have a desire to be part of a team on the forefront of one of the most advanced satellite constellations in the...
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If you are enthusiastic about working in the space industry, then you will be excited about the Engineer III, Mission Planner opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Mission Planner,
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Iridium is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead complex, cross-functional projects supporting the Space Development Agency (SDA). You’ll be responsible for driving system architecture, requirements analysis, and design activities across ground and payload systems. As a senior team member, you'll also mentor junior engineers, guide system trade studies, and help align technical execution with program goals. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer ready to take strategic ownership of high-impact programs.
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- Lead the development and decomposition of system...
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Are you a space enthusiast with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a desire to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Iridium is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer III to join our Systems Engineering team in support of a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Systems Engineer III, you’ll independently deliver high-quality work and drive projects and deliverables to completion, including participating in system requirements analysis, functional and performance analysis, system design, system integration, and troubleshooting of network systems—providing tangible value to the team. If you...
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Iridium is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer II to join our Systems Engineering team supporting a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. In this role, you’ll apply systems engineering principles to help analyze, design, and integrate ground and satellite systems, while learning from experienced team members and gradually increasing your technical responsibilities. If you're ready to grow your engineering career in a collaborative environment focused on cutting-edge aerospace technology, this is the opportunity for you.
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- Support system engineering...
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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, you will apply cutting edge technologies to lead complex design and development efforts, own significant components or services, and drive improvements to reliability, scalability, and security across space, ground, and cloud-enabled systems. This...
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 Software Engineer III opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Software Engineer III, you’ll independently deliver high-quality work and drive projects and deliverables to completion, including the development, enhancement, and maintenance of software solutions that support ground system operations. In this role, you will focus primarily on designing, coding, integrating, and testing software applications, collaborating 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 Software Engineer II opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As the Ground Software Engineer within the Ground Systems Development team, you will gain experience in software development and maintenance for the mission software and supporting applications, while utilizing a working knowledge of mission planning, data routing, and management. Additionally,...
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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 Engineer I, Software Developer opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Software Engineer on the SDA program, you will gain experience in software development and maintenance used to monitor/schedule/operate a constellation of satellites. You will work to deliver high-quality work projects/deliverables to completion within the larger development team to support cross-functional efforts across all areas of ground...
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If you are experienced in designing and optimizing communications solutions, particularly within VoIP, wireless, and cloud-based systems, and have a proven track record of collaborating with partners and customers, then you will be excited about the Principal Government Solutions Engineer opening with Iridium on our U.S. Government Team. As a Principal Government Solutions Engineer, you’ll be responsible for managing multiple activities and projects, including collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative communication solutions and ensure alignment with Iridium’s initiatives. In this role, you will focus primarily on advising clients and...
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If you are an experienced systems engineer with a background in space systems architecture and design, and have at least 8 years of experience, you will be excited about this opening with Iridium on our SDA (Space Development Agency) Project. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll be responsible for identifying and autonomously implementing ideas and solutions as it relates to the design and development of core system components, working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful mission outcomes. In this role, you will focus primarily on the architecture and integration of Mission Planning, Flight Dynamics, Ground Entry Point Management, and Fleet Operations Monitoring. You will...
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Iridium is seeking a motivated Software Development Engineer I to join our Gateway Development Engineering Team! As a Software Engineer, you will perform tasks related to software development, testing, analysis and maintenance, as well as troubleshooting the production systems. As you demonstrate these skills, you will provide significant value to the Gateway Development team. You will thrive in this role if you are able to effectively prioritize responsibilities, present designs, and are looking to take your software engineering career to the next level.
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Iridium is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer II to join our Government Programs Solutions Engineering Team on a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer, you will work on the high-fidelity physics-based and requirements-based modeling for analysis of space and ground network systems. You will use state-of-the-art simulation tools and data-driven analysis to support system design, integration, testing, operations, and troubleshooting. If you enjoy modeling complex technical problems and finding...
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Iridium is seeking a forward-thinking Solution Architect for satellite networks for a USG program, with deep expertise in designing and deploying resilient, scalable, and adaptive mesh networking architectures in support of advanced U.S. Government (USG) or commercial satellite programs. In this role, you’ll architect next-generation, satellite-integrated low earth orbit mesh network solutions that enable high-reliability, low-latency communications across dynamic and contested environments. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to design highly automated, software-driven mesh networks that can self-heal, adapt in real-time to traffic loads...
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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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If you are passionate about space and deploying disruptive space technology, you’ll be excited about this position for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a member of the System Engineering team, you’ll be responsible for managing multiple activities and projects, including those with cross-functional teams, to deliver customer-driven Network Management System Engineering artifacts. In this role, you will work alongside a team of Engineers to build and deliver a state-of-the-art Ground System. As a lead, you’ll be responsible...
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...
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...
