Iridium is looking to support teams driving the future of satellite communications and provide students with hands-on experience contributing to satellite mission planning, ground and space system operations, and engineering projects.
Requirements
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- Exposure to software development using Python, Java, JavaScript, MATLAB, and/or Perl
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- Familiarity with satellite subsystems and operations, including: Attitude Determination & Control, Electrical Power & Thermal Management, Propulsion, Computers, & Electronics, RF Communications (antennas, transceivers, modulation, encoding)
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- Experience with Linux/Unix and software management tools like JIRA, GIT, and Bamboo
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- Understanding of testing, systems integration, and operational risk mitigation
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- Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering preferred
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- Ability to work with satellite systems, mission operations, and engineering tools
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- Strong understanding of technical writing, documentation, and presentation experience
Responsibilities
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- Supporting real-time satellite operations and ground system workflows
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- Developing or updating software tools and operational procedures for mission operations
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- Conducting system analyses, simulations, and engineering investigations
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- Assisting with requirements management, documentation, and technical reporting
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- Performing troubleshooting and anomaly resolution for satellites, ground systems, or software tools
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- Contributing to test planning, integration, and validation of mission-critical systems
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- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to identify risks and implement solutions
Other
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- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
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- Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program at an accredited academic institution
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- US Citizenship is required
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- Must be able to work in person
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- Strong work ethic, curiosity, and a professional demeanor
