Senior PNT Software Architect

Iridium Satellite LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Iridium Satellite LLC in McLean, VA, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead design and architecture of PNT software products for our satellite ground system and user equipment.

You will work with technical leads to decompose stories, develop software, perform unit testing, and ensure code quality within an agile team, delivering high-impact, reliable solutions. The role requires in-office collaboration and adherence to our hybrid work policy (four days per week in the office).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 8+ years experience with Linux.
• 8+ years experience with C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with modern software architecture principles.
• Experience with unit testing.
• Familiarity with RTOS's or bare-metal for embedded development.
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum process with daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Practitioner of continuous integration and GIT.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics to varied audiences.
• Analytical mindset and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of PNT software products.
• Define and maintain the product backlog with technical leads.
• Decompose user stories into detailed tasks and guide the development team.
• Develop software, conduct unit testing, and perform integration activities.
• Apply best practices to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and provide updates.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and deliver within sprints.
• Collaborate in a dynamic, team-oriented environment using agile methodologies.
• Help develop software development processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Deliver high-quality technical solutions meeting PNT system needs.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Agile/Scrum

Unit testing

GIT

Embedded development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

RTOS

Bare-metal

Job description

Iridium Satellite LLC in McLean, VA, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead design and architecture of PNT software products for our satellite ground system and user equipment.

You will work with technical leads to decompose stories, develop software, perform unit testing, and ensure code quality within an agile team, delivering high-impact, reliable solutions. The role requires in-office collaboration and adherence to our hybrid work policy (four days per week in the office).