Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. The Software Engineering Internship provides students with hands-on experience in developing, testing, and deploying software for Iridium's satellite network and global products, allowing them to collaborate with engineers and contribute to real projects.
Responsibilities
Developing new software features and services, and maintaining or enhancing existing applications and libraries
Assisting with architecture, design, coding, testing, and documentation within an Agile/Scrum team
Participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews
Gathering requirements and collaborating with stakeholders to design effective solutions
Ensuring software meets quality standards through unit and integration testing
Maintaining and extending key applications, including GUI frameworks, web applications, and Python/C++ utilities for data management and analysis
Developing scripts, simulators, or software tools using Python, Java, or C to support testing and analysis
Assisting with simulation, emulation, and verifying performance across Iridium satellite devices and transceivers
Participating in code reviews and contributing to automation frameworks for Iridium services and devices
Developing scalable, high-performance software and leveraging open-source solutions where appropriate
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program at an accredited academic institution
Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Data Science/Applied Mathematics preferred
U.S. citizenship required
Must be able to work in person at an Iridium location
Interest in software development, product development, and a strong foundation in software engineering concepts, including object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional demeanor
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality results
Preferred
Benefits
Iridium's constellation consists of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO), cross-linked satellites operating as a fully meshed.
