Senior Automation and Test Engineer

Company Overview

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.

Base Pay Range: $120,000 – $160,000 USD

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options;

paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

We are seeking a Senior Integration and Test Engineer who will be responsible for identifying and autonomously implementing ideas and solutions as it relates to integrating, testing, and deploying mission‑critical Ground Segment infrastructure for government satellite operations. If you are drawn to the technical rigor of space systems, this role places you at the center of a National Security Missions group dedicated to full‑lifecycle ground architecture.

You'll work alongside a highly skilled cross‑functional team solving complex real‑world challenges that directly impact mission success and national security outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge space technologies in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment.

This position requires an active Top Secret Security Clearance (an U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

• Provide technical leadership on all integration and test engineering activities, ensuring alignment with program goals, mission objectives, and quality standards.
• Lead end‑to‑end integration of satellite ground segment components, including command and control, telemetry processing, mission planning, hardware, software, and networking infrastructure.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment of ground segment software across all environments.
• Oversee system testing and verification from requirements definition through test execution, ensuring all technical performance targets are met.
• Develop and execute integration test plans, procedures, and automated regression suites covering nominal and off‑nominal operational scenarios.
• Design and manage software tools, simulators, and containerized test environments that replicate operational ground segment configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions across software, network, and hardware boundaries.
• Partner with cross‑functional engineering teams early in the design lifecycle to define interface control documents, test requirements, and ensure system testability.
• Create and maintain comprehensive…