Software Engineer I

Iridium Satellite - Tempe, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Tempe, AZ

Telecommunications

About the position

Iridium is seeking 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, present designs, and are looking to take your software engineering career to the next level.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• 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