Sr Software Engineer

Iridium; Longmont (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Iridium is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the team developing a state-of-the-art satellite ground system and user equipment for the company’s PNT services. You will lead the design and architecture for PNT software products, partnering with technical leads and SMEs to shape the backlog and drive delivery.

The role is hands-on and requires strong software development skills, deep knowledge of Linux and modern languages, and a collaborative, agile mindset to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience developing software applications.
• 8+ years experience with Linux.
• 8+ years experience with modern programming languages, including C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with modern software architecture principles.
• Experience with unit testing.
• Familiarity with RTOS or bare-metal for embedded development.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum processes (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Proficiency with continuous integration and Git.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of PNT software products.
• Define and maintain the product backlog with technical leads and SMEs.
• Decompose user stories into detailed tasks and drive delivery with the team.
• Develop software, run unit tests, and perform integration activities.
• Apply best practices to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and provide updates.
• Work in an agile framework with standups, planning, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve software design, development, and deployment.
• Deliver high-quality technical solutions for PNT systems.

Skills

Software architecture

Linux

C/C++

Python

Agile / Scrum

CI/CD

Unit testing

Embedded development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Git

RTOS

Bare-metal

Job description

Iridium is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the team developing a state-of-the-art satellite ground system and user equipment for the company’s satellite-based position, navigation, and timing (PNT) services. In this role, you will lead the design and architecture for PNT software products. If you are a hands-on Software Engineer who is seeking an opportunity to develop new systems based on a unique and patented space-based technology, the we want to talk to you!

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design and architecture of PNT software products
• Work with technical leads and subject matter experts to define and maintain the product backlog
• Decompose user stories into detailed tasks and collaborate with the development team to execute them
• Develop software, conduct unit testing, and perform integration activities
• Apply advanced knowledge of software development best practices to ensure code quality and realiability
• Engage directly with internal and external customers to understand requirements and provide updates
• Execute development activities within an agile framework, participating in standups, planning, and retrospectives
• Work in a dynamic team-oriented environment using agile methodologies
• Identify opportunities for improvements in software design, development, and deployment
• Deliver high‑quality technical solutions that meet PNT system needs

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 8+ years’ experience developing software applications
• 8+ years experience with Linux
• 8+ years experience with modern programming languages, including C/C++ and Python
• Experience with modern software architecture principles,
• Experience with unit testing
• Familiarity with using RTOS's or bare-metal for embedded development.
• Experience working wan Agile/Scrum process with daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Practitioner of continuous integration and GIT
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic
• Have confidence and be able to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team
• Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out‑of‑the-box solutions
• Be proactive in providing feedback and be enthusiastic in sharing your knowledge with others
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are met

We’ll Also Need You to:

• This position directly performs under, supports, or is exposed to a U.S. government contract. To comply with the requirements of that U.S. government contract, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens
• Be able to work in the office at least 3 days a week to foster collaboration with the team and stakeholders
• Be able to travel up to 10%

We believe in-person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work.

Under Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least three days per week (approximately 60%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship‑building, and professional growth.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.