Senior Software Developer – Mission-Critical Ground Systems

Iridium Satellite LLC; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan options

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Iridium Satellite LLC is searching for a Senior Software Developer based in Reston, Virginia. This role demands expertise in network-level programming, requiring a Bachelor of Science in related fields and strong skills in Python and Java for software development.

Your responsibilities include designing resilient mission-critical software and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. An active U.S. Top-Secret/SCI Clearance is necessary, along with a proven ability to deliver within agile contexts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience focused on network or systems programming.
• Proficiency in Python and Java with production-grade code experience.
• Strong experience in Linux environments and automation scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy a resilient Ground System supporting national security.
• Manage software releases aligning with timelines and budget constraints.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure software deployments.

Skills

Network-level programming

Systems-level programming

Python

Java

Linux

RESTful APIs

HTTP protocols

Bash shell scripting

Agile development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Iridium Satellite LLC is searching for a Senior Software Developer based in Reston, Virginia. This role demands expertise in network-level programming, requiring a Bachelor of Science in related fields and strong skills in Python and Java for software development.

Your responsibilities include designing resilient mission-critical software and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. An active U.S. Top-Secret/SCI Clearance is necessary, along with a proven ability to deliver within agile contexts.