Iridium is looking to solve the problem of providing reliable and robust satellite communications services, including voice and data connectivity, to individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things, by hiring a Test Engineer I to contribute to the research, development, testing, and sustaining engineering activities of Iridium services.
Requirements
- Familiarity with test execution and analysis, test automation, and/or software development
- Basic knowledge of Cloud Computing Services and Cloud Infrastructure
- Basic knowledge of featured services such as storage, compute services, containers, and virtual servers
- Knowledge of various software languages including Python, C, C++, C, Java, etc.
- A general understanding of Linux and/or Unix operating systems
- Strong desire to think creatively and drive innovative solutions to complex problems, continuously improving processes, tools, or technologies
- Previous exposure via college courses or internships to software management tools (JIRA, GIT and/or Bamboo)
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with software, hardware, and system development engineers to ensure high product quality
- Assist in decomposing requirements into verifiable test objectives
- Contribute to the integration, maintenance, and operation of system hardware, lab hardware, and software systems
- Assist with the implementation and maintenance of communication products automated test system and software
- Contribute to the development of scripts and/or systems to automatically test and validate products, collect test artifacts, produce product test metrics and generate reports
- Assist in recreating and isolating reported software and/or hardware defects using test infrastructure and document non-compliances
- Research and assist with implementing hardware upgrades of ground infrastructure and test systems
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate key messages and ideas clearly and effectively
- Adaptability to a dynamic environment and the readiness to take on any new tasks that are handed to you
- Capable of handling multiple tasks at once and completing them on time with guidance for accuracy and quality
- U.S. citizenship is required to comply with the requirements of a U.S. government contract
