Software Engineer III - Space Systems (Hybrid, Clearance)

Iridium Satellite LLC; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Iridium Satellite LLC is hiring a Software Engineer III to support a Space Development Agency project in Reston, Virginia. This role focuses on the independent development, enhancement, and maintenance of software solutions for ground system operations. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and have over 5 years of software programming experience, with proficiency in languages such as C, Python, and Java. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and working with innovative technologies in the space industry are key aspects of the role. This position requires in-office work at least 3 days a week under a hybrid work policy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years software programming experience.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Possess strong ownership over work tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment.

Skills

Software programming experience

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

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or other engineering discipline

Tools

Atlassian tools (Jira, Git, Confluence)

CI/CD tools

AWS cloud environments

Job description

Iridium Satellite LLC is hiring a Software Engineer III to support a Space Development Agency project in Reston, Virginia. This role focuses on the independent development, enhancement, and maintenance of software solutions for ground system operations. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and have over 5 years of software programming experience, with proficiency in languages such as C, Python, and Java. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and working with innovative technologies in the space industry are key aspects of the role. This position requires in-office work at least 3 days a week under a hybrid work policy.