Iridium Software Engineering Internship - Summer 2026 (Virginia)

Iridium Satellite LLC•Mclean, VA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium's unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things. At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world. 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