Software Engineer III - Space Systems (Hybrid, Clearance)

Iridium Satellite LLC; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Iridium Satellite LLC is seeking a Software Engineer III in Chandler, Arizona to work on a Space Development Agency project. Responsibilities include designing, coding, and testing software solutions, collaborating on cross-functional teams, and supporting ground system operations. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, 5+ years of programming experience, and proficiency in languages such as C, C++, and Python. Iridium offers a hybrid work model, with expectations for in-office work to foster collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software programming experience required.
• Experience on Agile-based teams is preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and debug software solutions.
• Develop optimized code for scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with engineers to define requirements.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.

Skills

Software programming experience

Proficiency in programming languages (C, C++, Python, Java)

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Jira

AWS

Job description

Iridium Satellite LLC is seeking a Software Engineer III in Chandler, Arizona to work on a Space Development Agency project. Responsibilities include designing, coding, and testing software solutions, collaborating on cross-functional teams, and supporting ground system operations. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, 5+ years of programming experience, and proficiency in languages such as C, C++, and Python. Iridium offers a hybrid work model, with expectations for in-office work to foster collaboration.