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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What We’re Looking For:
If you are intrigued by space and satellites and love managing technical programs in a fast-paced and customer-focused environment, then you will be excited about the Senior Program Manager, Engineering opening with Iridium on a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. In this position, you’ll be responsible for working with senior management to execute strategic plans and objectives as it relates to high-impact programs with a multi-million dollar impact to the company. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing multiple activities and projects, including those with...
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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! As a Senior Software Engineer at Iridium, you will be working on the development and maintenance of our satellite application-layer software, including contributing to the development of new features and services. Additionally, the Senior Software Engineer will support identification and implementation of initiatives and solutions within the larger development team to support cross-functional efforts across all areas of satellite software development. If you're looking to...
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If you are experienced in customs and import compliance and enjoy working in a rapidly changing environment, then you will be excited about the Global Trade Compliance Manager position on our Legal and Compliance team. As the Global Trade Compliance Manager, you’ll be responsible for actively managing imports for the entire company, while implementing industry best practices and continuous improvements, and effectively managing multiple priorities.
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Ensure import entry documentation is timely, accurate 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 the Senior Systems Engineer 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...
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If you are an experienced systems engineer with a background in space systems architecture and design, and have at least 10 years of experience, you will be excited about the Principal Systems Engineer opening with Iridium on our SDA (Space Development Agency) Project. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you’ll be responsible for managing multiple activities and projects, including those with cross-functional teams, to design, integrate, and deliver core system components for successful program outcomes. In this role, you will focus primarily on the architecture and integration of Mission Planning, Flight Dynamics, Ground Entry Point Management, and Fleet...
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Iridium is seeking an experienced satellite Network Orchestration Architect with experience working on U.S. Government (USG) or commercial satellite programs to join our team and contribute to a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Network Orchestration Architect for an innovative USG satellite program, you’ll work with senior technical and management colleagues, development teams and the customer to establish strategic plans and objectives as it relates to execution of this crucial satellite ground development program. In this role, you will focus on the overall technical solutions and integration of various technologies and operational demands....
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If you are looking for a collaborative work environment where you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a team on the forefront of one of the most advanced satellite constellations in the world, then you will be excited about the Systems Engineer III, Proposal Development opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a System Engineer III, you’ll assist with independently delivering high-quality results and solutions as it relates to short and long-term strategic proposals, plans, and objectives under the direction of senior management. In this role, you’ll collaborate with Engineers and Program Management (PM) and...
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If you have 12+ years experience in operating and managing satellite operations then you will be excited about the Mission Operations Lead opening with Iridium. You’ll be responsible for working with senior management to establish enterprise strategic plans and objectives as it relates to operations and maintenance. Your main focus will be developing, maintaining, managing, and implementing enterprise operations across the program. You’ll bring experience leading enterprise operations to ensure successful execution of the mission on behalf of the Space Development Agency (SDA) project.
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If you are experienced in cost management within the defense industry and have a strong background in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance, then you will be excited about the Control Account Manager (CAM) opening with Iridium on our Space Development Agency (SDA) team. As a Control Account Manager (CAM), you’ll be responsible for managing program cost control and performance monitoring. In this role, you will focus primarily on ensuring compliance with DFARS Earned Value Management (EVM) system requirements, overseeing cost and schedule performance, and aligning all financial,...
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Iridium is seeking a motivated Principal Cloud Architect II to join our Government focused System Architecture Team on a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Principal Cloud Architect II, you’ll be responsible for helping shape the design and deployment of government cloud environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You’ll focus on designing highly available and secure operations across cloud-native and hybrid system, getting consensus on the design, ensuring all processes are followed to begin, and then ensuring that the team executes to plan. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy designing innovative solutions,...
What We’re Looking For:
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 the Senior Systems Engineer 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...
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If you are experienced in network and system security administration, and think space is cool, then please keep reading! As a Network Security Administrator III, you’ll independently deliver high-quality work and drive projects and deliverables to completion, to include running critical security scans, analyzing results, installing updates, and general support for our government customer. Working in this role, you’ll gain valuable experience working with cross functional teams in multiple departments while making a meaningful impact on Iridium’s ability to provide highly available and secure systems to the US government. You’ll...
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If you enjoy learning about and working with breakthrough technologies, and have software engineering experience within the space or satellite communications industry, then you will be excited about the Senior Principal Software Engineer opening on the Ground Development team with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for implementing continuous improvements cross-functionally by setting objectives and effectively managing multiple priorities, as it relates to ensuring the compatibility and performance of satellite ground system software with customer requirements. In...
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If you are intrigued by space and satellites and love managing technical programs in a fast-paced and customer-focused environment, then you will be excited about the Senior Deputy Program Manager, Engineering opening with Iridium on a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. In this position, you’ll be responsible for working with senior management to establish strategic plans and objectives as it relates to a high-impact program with a multi-million dollar impact to the company. In this role, you will focus primarily on developing end-to-end system solutions, new product development, or network elements within the Iridium architecture. You will succeed in this role if you have exceptional interpersonal and communication...
What We’re Looking For:
If you are experienced in network and system security administration, and think space is cool, then please keep reading! As a Senior Network Security Administrator, you’ll be responsible for independently running critical security scans, analyzing results, installing updates, and general support for our government customer. Working in this role, you’ll gain valuable experience working with cross functional teams in multiple departments while making a meaningful impact on Iridium’s ability to provide highly available and secure systems to the US government. You’ll be successful in this role if you enjoy learning and adapting to...
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If you are intrigued by space and satellites and love managing technical programs in a fast-paced and customer-focused environment, then you will be excited about the Subcontracts Deputy Program Manager opening with Iridium on a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Subcontracts Deputy Program Manager, you’ll be responsible for identifying and autonomously implementing ideas and solutions as it relates to a high-impact program with a multi-million-dollar impact to the company. In this role, you will focus primarily on supporting multiple activities and projects, including those with cross-functional teams, on developing end-to-end system solutions,...
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If you enjoy learning about and working with breakthrough technologies, and are experienced in software design and architecture within the space or satellite communications industry, then you will be excited about the Principal Software Design Engineer opening on the Ground Development team with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Principal Software Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for managing multiple activities and projects, including those with cross-functional teams, to ensure our software systems are efficiently designed and aligned with evolving end-user needs. In this role, you will be tasked primarily with...