Software Engineer level 1 ID-8297

March 18, 2025

What We’re Looking For:

A motivated Software Development Engineer I to join our Gateway Development Engineering Team! As a Software Engineer, you will perform tasks related to software development, testing, analysis and maintenance, as well as troubleshooting the production systems. As you demonstrate these skills, you will provide significant value to the Gateway Development team. You will thrive in this role if you are able to effectively prioritize responsibilities and present designs, and are looking to take your software engineering career to the next level.

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What You’ll Do:

Apply software engineering best practices and processes to the development of software for different projects and services in the Iridium Gateway
Work closely with Vendors to incorporate their products and software into Iridium service solutions
Assist in the implementation, build, and verification activities and help troubleshoot issues to resolution
Perform analysis activities to ensure designs meet technical performance targets
Conduct required gateway functional & performance analysis studies, interface definition, and detailed trade studies
Work closely with the Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) team to make sure products have been tested thoroughly
Collaborate with team members to ensure high quality products are ready to be deployed into production according to the assigned schedule
Utilize critical thinking skills to support the team in applying new ideas and approaches, such as designing and developing enhancements to existing and new systems

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
0-2 years of related software engineering experience for complex technical projects, preferably direct experience in telecommunications, ground networks, electronic products development/manufacturing, or satellites
Proficiency in coding and assisting with coding complex software applications with multiple subsystems and interfaces, preferably in a language such as C, C++
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present information and ideas to others
Have confidence and be able to easily build meaningful relationships with your manager and members of your team
Must be able to prioritize your tasks, be self-aware enough to identify and correct mistakes, and not be afraid to ask for help when needed
Be active in seeking out ways to improve yourself and gain new knowledge, and be enthusiastic in sharing knowledge with others

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

Programming languages such as Tcl/Tk, Java, JavaScript, Python, Shell scripting
Databases: MySQL, Cassandra
Operating Systems: Linux/Redhat
Protocols: TCP/UDP, SIP, ISUP
Telecom industry specs and architecture: 3GPP, GSM, LTE
Working knowledge of communications systems, using TCP/IP and pub/sub frameworks
Working knowledge of networking protocols, routers, switches, etc.
Familiarity with Tool Suite such as Gitlab, Bitbucket, Jira and Confluence
A good understanding of tools and software applications that support system engineering best practices

We’ll also need you to:

Be able to work a hybrid schedule, including at least 3 days per week in office.
US Citizenship required

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in the company office or in a home office. The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer. The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

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