Space Systems Software Director — Design & Scale

OpenTalent; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Iridium Satellite LLC in Reston, VA seeks a Director of Software Engineering for Space Systems with security clearance. Lead advanced software programs, set architectural direction, and mentor teams to deliver secure, scalable space technologies.

You will drive architecture, oversee development teams, and ensure scalable, secure software delivery. The role emphasizes collaboration with product and design teams, adherence to engineering best practices, and mentoring engineers across projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Experience with software design patterns and architecture.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable software systems
• Write clean, well-tested and documented code
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
• Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver features

Skills

Software Development

System Design

Problem Solving

Job description

Iridium Satellite LLC in Reston, VA seeks a Director of Software Engineering for Space Systems with security clearance. Lead advanced software programs, set architectural direction, and mentor teams to deliver secure, scalable space technologies.

You will drive architecture, oversee development teams, and ensure scalable, secure software delivery. The role emphasizes collaboration with product and design teams, adherence to engineering best practices, and mentoring engineers across projects.