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Software Engineer Research Assistant Jobs in Arizona

Iridium Satellite, LLC

Senior Software Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$118K - $155K/yr

... militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote ... to assist in development of process/procedure documentation materials * Collaborate cross ...

Iridium Satellite, LLC

Senior Software Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site +1

$118K - $155K/yr

... militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote ... to assist in development of process/procedure documentation materials * Collaborate cross ...

Iridium Satellite, LLC

Senior Software Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site +1

$118K - $155K/yr

... militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote ... to assist in development of process/procedure documentation materials * Collaborate cross ...

Garmin

Software Engineer - Aviation Core Java

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$50.75 - $69.75/hr

... research on new technologies • Estimates level of effort, evaluates new options of similar ... engineers (Software Engineer 1) • Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to ...

ClinDCast LLC

Senior Software Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise ... Research and adopt new technologies to support business objectives. Required Skills * Strong ...

ClinDCast LLC

Senior Software Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise ... Research and adopt new technologies to support business objectives. Required Skills * Strong ...

Raytheon

Software Engineer II

Phoenix, AZ

$96K - $132K/yr

With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and ... What You Will Do * Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of ...

Raytheon

Software Engineer II

Tucson, AZ

$92K - $126K/yr

With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and ... What You Will Do * Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of ...

Raytheon Technologies

Software Engineer II

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$92K - $126K/yr

With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and ... What You Will Do * Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of ...

Iridium Satellite, LLC

Software Engineer III

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$55.50 - $74.50/hr

... militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote ... As a Software Engineer III, you'll independently deliver high-quality work and drive projects and ...

Raytheon

Software Engineer II

Tucson, AZ

$92K - $126K/yr

With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and ... What You Will Do * Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of ...

Raytheon

Software Engineer II

Tucson, AZ

$92K - $126K/yr

With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and ... What You Will Do * Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of ...

Raytheon Technologies

Software Engineer II

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$92K - $126K/yr

With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and ... What You Will Do * Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of ...

Iridium Satellite, LLC

Software Engineer III

Chandler, AZ · On-site +1

$55.50 - $74.50/hr

... militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote ... As a Software Engineer III, you'll independently deliver high-quality work and drive projects and ...

Raytheon

Software Engineer II

Phoenix, AZ

$96K - $132K/yr

With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and ... What You Will Do * Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of ...

Iridium Satellite, LLC

Software Engineer III

Chandler, AZ · On-site +1

$55.50 - $74.50/hr

... militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote ... As a Software Engineer III, you'll independently deliver high-quality work and drive projects and ...

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What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a software engineer research assistant?

To thrive as a Software Engineer Research Assistant, you need a solid background in computer science fundamentals, programming languages such as Python or Java, and a related degree or ongoing coursework. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, data analysis libraries, and research tools such as MATLAB or TensorFlow is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with research teams and convey technical findings clearly. These competencies are crucial for contributing to innovative research projects, ensuring reliable results, and supporting the advancement of technology.

What does a software engineer research assistant do?

A Software Engineer Research Assistant supports research projects by developing, testing, and maintaining software tools and applications. They often collaborate with researchers and engineers to implement experimental algorithms, analyze data, and document findings. The role may involve coding, debugging, and adapting software to meet the needs of specific research objectives. Additionally, they help ensure that research code is efficient, reproducible, and well-documented for future use.

How does a software engineer research assistant typically collaborate with engineering and research teams?

Software Engineer Research Assistants often serve as a bridge between software development and research teams, translating research concepts into functional prototypes or tools. They regularly participate in joint meetings, contribute to code reviews, and align their tasks with the goals of both groups. Effective communication skills are essential, as they need to understand academic research requirements while adhering to engineering best practices. This collaborative environment offers exposure to cutting-edge technology and the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects.
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Senior Software Engineer

Iridium Satellite, LLC

Chandler, AZ • On-site

$118K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

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.
What We're Looking For:
If you enjoy learning about and working with breakthrough technologies and are enthusiastic about working in the space industry, then you will be excited about the Senior Software Engineer opening with Iridium for a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As the Senior Software Engineer, you will apply cutting edge technologies to lead complex design and development efforts, own significant components or services, and drive improvements to reliability, scalability, and security across space, ground, and cloud-enabled systems. This role is for you if you enjoy influencing technical direction, mentoring other engineers, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver mission-critical capabilities within a satellite ground operations environment.
What You'll Do:
  • Work independently to design and implementation for complex features, components, or services
  • Own technical execution and quality outcomes for assigned subsystems
  • Drive best practices in CI/CD, automation, testing, and secure coding
  • Lead root cause analysis for high-impact issues and implement preventive improvements
  • Mentor engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and technical coaching
  • Update issue/feature data in Atlassian Project/Software tracking tools
  • Follow existing Iridium processes for Change Control, Prioritization, Risk Management, Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Management, Build and Test software deployments and use advanced knowledge to assist in development of process/procedure documentation materials
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to shape requirements, interfaces, and technical plans Edit, structure and present data, concepts and arguments clearly and succinctly through briefings and documentation

What You'll Need to Succeed:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, or other engineering discipline
  • 8+ years software programming experience on Agile based teams
  • Strong proficiency in one or more languages and demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Experience designing scalable systems and improving performance, reliability, and maintainability
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound engineering judgment
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic
  • Have confidence and be able to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team
  • Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out-of-the-box solutions
  • Be proactive in providing feedback and be enthusiastic in sharing your knowledge with others
  • Capable of prioritizing your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are met

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:
  • Experience with the following technologies:
    • Kubernetes / Docker / Podman / ArgoCD
    • CI/CD Pipelining (GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, BitBucket)
    • Python / Java / C++ / Type Script / Perl
    • Atlassian management/software development tools: Jira / Git / Crucible / Confluence
    • Micro services architectures
    • Automated testing frameworks
    • Gov and non-Gov Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments

We'll also need you to:
  • Work in the office at least 3 or more days a week to foster collaboration with the team and stakeholders
  • Be a U.S. Citizen
  • Be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance

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.
Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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