Satellite Systems & Mission Operations Intern (Hybrid)

Iridium; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Iridium invites students to join its 11-week Internship Program in Systems & Mission Operations, working with engineers, operations staff, and leadership on satellite mission planning and operations.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across software tools and workflows, with assignments aligned to your academic background. Must be 18+, enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate program, and able to work in person at Iridium in Tempe, AZ. Paid at $31/hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program at an accredited academic institution.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be able to work in person at an Iridium location.

Responsibilities

• Supporting real-time satellite operations and ground system workflows.
• Developing or updating software tools and operational procedures for mission operations.
• Conducting system analyses, simulations, and engineering investigations.
• Assisting with requirements management, documentation, and technical reporting.
• Performing troubleshooting and anomaly resolution for satellites, ground systems, or software tools.
• Contributing to test planning, integration, and validation of mission‑critical systems.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to identify risks and implement solutions.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

MATLAB

Perl

Linux/Unix

JIRA

Git

Bamboo

Software testing

Education

Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Space Systems Engineering

Computer Science

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Git

Bamboo

Linux

Job description

Iridium invites students to join its 11-week Internship Program in Systems & Mission Operations, working with engineers, operations staff, and leadership on satellite mission planning and operations.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across software tools and workflows, with assignments aligned to your academic background. Must be 18+, enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate program, and able to work in person at Iridium in Tempe, AZ. Paid at $31/hour.