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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Development Engineer II - **Company:** Iridium Satellite, LLC - **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $105,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Transformation, Linux, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, Logstash, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Virtualization Technology, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Kibana, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=282f6ffd471915f8 ## About the Role Iridium is seeking a talented and motivated Systems Development Engineer II to join our Automation team. As a Systems Development Engineer II, you will write and review code and maintain framework infrastructure throughout our agile development cycle. In this role, you'll gain valuable experience designing and developing automation for interdisciplinary projects, and supporting team members with day-to-day activities. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy software engineering, design, devops, research, deep-dive troubleshooting, and detail-oriented tasks in both individual and team-based settings., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical degree * 2+ years of experience with software development or automation * An analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with solutions * Experience developing software in Python and/or other object-oriented software languages * Demonstrated understanding of fundamental object-oriented software engineering concepts * Experience working with Linux and/or Unix via the command line * Experience with Git and distributed version control * 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 Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table: * Experience with: + Agile software development process + Jira or similar tool + Integrated Development Environments (e.g. PyCharm, Visual Studio) + Containerization knowledge in docker and/or podman + Structured databases such as MySQL + Schema-free document engines such as Elasticsearch + DevOps and CI/CD tool suites + Configuration as Code tools + Basic networking skills * Intermediate knowledge of the Linux and/or Unix operating systems We'll also need you to: * This position directly performs under, supports, or is exposed to a U.S. government contract. To comply with the requirements of that U.S. government contract, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens Work Environment: This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer. We believe in-person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium's Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least three days per week (approximately 60%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth. Additional Information This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed. ## Description * Work with industry standard tools and software such as Elasticsearch/Logstash/Kibana, Amazon Web Services, CI/CD pipelines, event-driven messaging, containers and more * Participate in an Agile software team to collaborate and coordinate with team members on a variety of tasks including: + Software architecture design + API definition, design, and implementation + Virtualization and containerization + Automation framework infrastructure deployment + Hardware communications + Data transformation and visualization * Effectively brainstorm to support the team in solving problems and developing creative solutions within the automation organization * Assist with translating User Stories into specific actionable tasks * Maintain and expand existing software tools, lab environment, and hardware components * Create documentation that clearly presents complex information * Learn the details and protocols of the Iridium satellite constellation and ground systems to better assist the internal Iridium teams. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)