Space Systems Software Engineer III — Ground Operations

Iridium; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Iridium in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Software Engineer III to independently design, code, test, and maintain software for a Space Development Agency project. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable ground software solutions, focusing on scalability and performance.

The role requires security clearance eligibility and the ability to work in an Agile/Scrum setting using Atlassian tools; you will contribute to builds, releases, and process documentation to support

Qualifications

• Proficient software development experience.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance software to meet the SDA project requirements.
• Develop optimized code for scalability and performance.
• Work within the Agile/Scrum framework for software development (Atlassian tool suite desired).
• Participate in creating and/or maintaining build environments for software products.
• Plan and execute software releases per stakeholder/program schedules and budgets.
• Update issue/feature data in Atlassian Project/Software tracking tools.
• Follow existing Iridium processes for Change Control, Prioritization, Risk Management, COTS Management, Build and Test software deployments and use knowledge to assist in development of process/procedure documentation materials.
• Edit, structure and present data, concepts, and

Skills

Software development

Agile methodologies

Security clearance

Tools

Atlassian Jira

Job description

Iridium in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Software Engineer III to independently design, code, test, and maintain software for a Space Development Agency project. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable ground software solutions, focusing on scalability and performance.

The role requires security clearance eligibility and the ability to work in an Agile/Scrum setting using Atlassian tools; you will contribute to builds, releases, and process documentation to support