Software Engineer I

About the Role

Software Engineer I on the Satellite Software Project Engineering team at Iridium, focusing on software development and maintenance for satellite application software and virtualized test environment products.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to an agile software development team.
• Improve existing software engineering processes to enhance efficiency and quality of the satellite application software product.
• Develop new features and perform maintenance updates for the application software product on Iridium’s satellite constellation.
• Assist in planning and executing software product releases.
• Utilize tools such as Jira, Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, and Artifactory for change tracking and software artifact provisioning automation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders within the Satellite Software Product Team and across the organization to resolve complex problems.
• Promote knowledge sharing through briefings, presentations, and documentation, including UML diagrams and software specifications.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in the software engineering industry.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and computer architecture.
• Proficiency in programming languages: C / C++ and Python.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey key messages and ideas.
• Ability to build and maintain meaningful and productive relationships with team members.
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to think outside the box and the humility to seek assistance when needed.
• Adaptability to a dynamic environment and readiness to undertake new tasks.
• Motivation to achieve outcomes and results.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and complete them accurately and on time.
• Eagerness for professional development, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.

Desired Experience & Skills

• Linux environment experience.
• Experience with git version control.
• Knowledge of Agile software development practices.
• Working knowledge or willingness to learn Atlassian management software suite (Jira / Bitbucket / Crucible / Confluence).

Additional Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Ability to work in the office at least 60% of the time in Chandler, AZ.
• Under Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least four days per week (approximately 80%) in an Iridium office.