Iridium is looking for software engineering interns to support teams driving the future of satellite communications. Interns will gain hands-on experience developing, testing, and deploying software that powers Iridium's satellite network, ground systems, and global products and services. They will collaborate with engineers and technical staff to design tools, automate processes, and build applications that enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency across Iridium's network and connected products and solutions.
Requirements
- Interest in software development, product development, and a strong foundation in software engineering concepts, including object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming and the full software development lifecycle
- Experience collaborating with team members to implement, build, verify, and troubleshoot software
- Understanding and application of software engineering best practices to create reliable, maintainable code
- Participation in an Agile/Scrum development team working with Python, C, C++, and Java
- Developing scalable, high-performance software and leveraging open-source solutions where appropriate
- Developing scripts, simulators, or software tools using Python, Java, or C to support testing and analysis
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
- 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
Other
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional demeanor
- The Iridium Internship program is a 12-week program that runs from May 18, 2026 to August 7, 2026.
