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Iridium · 3 months ago

Iridium Software Engineering Internship - Summer 2026 (Arizona)

US-AZ-Chandler

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company that provides voice and data connectivity globally. The Software Engineering Internship offers students hands-on experience in developing, testing, and deploying software for Iridium’s satellite network and services, allowing them to work on real projects from day one.

MobileWireless

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews

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

Participating in code reviews and contributing to automation frameworks for Iridium services and devices

Developing scalable, high-performance software and leveraging open-source solutions where appropriate

Qualification

PythonC++JavaAgile/ScrumObject-oriented programmingData structuresAlgorithmsCommunicationTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program at an accredited academic institution

Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Data Science/Applied Mathematics preferred

U.S. citizenship required

Must be able to work in person at an Iridium location

Interest in software development, product development, and a strong foundation in software engineering concepts, including object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms

Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional demeanor

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team

Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality results