Iridium Software Engineering Internship - Summer 2026 (Arizona)

Iridium Satellite • Chandler, AZ

75d

About The Position

The Iridium Internship Program provides students the opportunity to support teams driving the future of satellite communications. Interns in Software Engineering gain hands-on experience developing, testing, and deploying software that powers Iridium's satellite network, ground systems, and global products and services. You'll collaborate with engineers and technical staff to design tools, automate processes, and build applications that enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency across Iridium's network and connected products and solutions. As an Intern, you'll begin making an impact on real projects from day one! Come prepared to grow, develop, and learn alongside a team and the leaders of our company. The Iridium Internship program is a 12-week program that runs from May 18, 2026 to August 7, 2026.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

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

Benefits

• Hands-on experience developing software that supports Iridium's satellite communications system and services
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming and the full software development lifecycle
• Exposure to RF design, simulation, and evaluation processes
• Experience collaborating with team members to implement, build, verify, and troubleshoot software
• Exposure to modern development tools and workflows, including Jira, GitLab, and Confluence
• Understanding and application of software engineering best practices to create reliable, maintainable code
• Understanding how products and services are conceptualized, evaluated, and transitioned into operational functionality
• Participation in an Agile/Scrum development team working with Python, C, C++, and Java

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees