Iridium® Deployed is a video series highlighting real-world applications of Iridium Connected™ devices & services.
International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) Globe Series Skipper Pip Hare, leader of team Pip Hare Ocean Racing, talks about her IMOCA experiences, the extreme challenges of solo ocean yacht racing, and the integral role satellite communication plays in safety, performance, and publicity for IMOCA racing.
The Iridium Internship Program is a 12-week program dedicated to helping students develop new skills and learn from industry professionals. This summer, Iridium had 36 interns from 25 colleges and universities including Harvard University, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Virginia.
Iridium internships aren’t just for engineering students. Iridium has a variety of internships available in numerous fields such as marketing, sales, finance, and human resources. Interns from this summer worked across 18 departments.
During the program, interns work on projects relating directly to their studies, allowing them to transfer classroom knowledge and skills to the real world.
“I enjoy the work I do at Iridium,” said Drew Halloran, Project Management Intern. “This summer has been very hands-on, and I have gained a lot of experience. I even got to put my name on a few projects!”
Iridium’s Virginia interns and CEO Matt Desch on Impact Day at Bull Run Regional Park.
Iridium interns also participate in social and volunteer events, as well as lunch & learns—giving them numerous opportunities to interact with employees throughout the company.
“My favorite part of working at Iridium is the people,” said Chloe Stoops, Systems Engineering Intern. “Everyone takes pride in their work and is always willing to talk through ideas. It’s easy to ask for help because the people at Iridium are so kind.”
In addition to their daily work, interns combine their individual skills and knowledge throughout the summer to collaborate on a creative pitch. This includes but is not limited to how to solve a problem or create a new innovative program. At the end of the summer, each group’s unique pitches are presented to Iridium’s Executive Leadership Team.
“I am confident that my time at Iridium is helping me build a solid foundation for my career,” said Luke Batarseh, Marketing Intern. “I’m proud I got to work with a team that has a meaningful impact on the global community and am immensely thankful for the opportunity to work with the wonderful people at Iridium.”
Iridium is ranked as one of Vault’s 100 Best Internships, placing #6 for Best Internships in Tech & Engineering, #11 in Software & Development Roles and #18 in Engineering Roles.
Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis between September and January until positions are filled.
Iridium is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and other protected categories.
USSF Colonel (Ret) Kalliroi Landry joins Iridium as Government Programs Director
MCLEAN, VA., October 14, 2024Â – Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) today announced that U.S. Space Force Colonel (Ret.) Kalliroi Landry has joined Iridium as Government Programs Director. In this new role, Col. Landry will engage Department of Defense (DoD) communities to help drive continued collaboration, data sharing, transparency and simpler adoption of commercial solutions.
Col. Landry joins from the Space Development Agency where she was the Chief of the Support Cell. In this role, she oversaw planning, acquisition and fielding of ground and user-terminal systems and launch services that underpin the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. Her military career has included various space acquisition assignments spanning developmental planning, research and development, satellite operations, range management, acquisition policy and program management. She has served at the squadron, numbered air force, and major command levels, as well as in joint missions and in the intelligence community.
“We are thrilled to have Kalli join the Iridium team to continue strengthening our relationships with the DoD and other key partners,” said Scott Scheimreif, executive vice president of government programs, Iridium. “The U.S. DoD recognizes the value and the critical role that the commercial space sector is providing. Their intent to further leverage industry’s innovation, speed to market and rapid tech refresh is evident in the DoD’s and the U.S. Space Force’s 2024 Commercial Space Strategies. Kalli’s deep understanding of the DoD mission needs makes her uniquely qualified to help expand Iridium’s strategic role with the DoD and help deliver Iridium ConnectedTM solutions in support of the modern-day warfighter.”
With its unique satellite network in Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO), Iridium offers weather-resilient L-band connectivity and unparalleled global coverage that does not encounter permanent line of sight blockages faced by geostationary (GEO) systems, helping to ensure the delivery of mission critical communications for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Whether in high-risk combat zones or during inclement weather events, the Iridium® network provides satellite communications that keep users connected when it’s needed most.
Iridium® is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. In 2019, the company completed a generational upgrade of its satellite network and launched its new specialty broadband service, Iridium Certus®. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium products, services and partner solutions, visit www.iridium.com.
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Two Iridium® employees are going from satellites to sand dunes as they prepare for the 2024 Rebelle Rally. The first women’s off-road navigation rally in the United States and the longest competitive off-road rally in the nation, the Rebelle Rally blends the love of driving with the ultimate challenge of precise map and compass navigation over eight days of competition. With no cell service and limited access to everyday technology, Iridium stands as the official communications and safety partner.
Teams consist of two members: a driver and a navigator. This year, the Iridium team is composed of two software engineers: Mali Vander Leest (Driver) and Sara Russo (Navigator). Watch our Behind the Network feature on Mali here:
For them, choosing who drives and who navigates was an easy decision. Mali is an experienced motorcyclist, eager to drive the sand dunes, whereas Sara is more detail oriented and best suited to navigate the pair across the unknown.
Sara and Mali contemplated participating in the competition for a while and talking to former Iridium Rebelles made them ready to take on this new endeavor. Last year, Iridium had two teams that made waves during the rally. These former Rebelles—along with seasoned competitor, Iridium COO Suzi McBride—are helping Mali and Sara train both mentally and physically to prepare for success.
Team #133 Rebelles Mali Vander Leest (left) and Sara Russo (right).
Training and preparation are essential in a competition like this. To train for the Rebelle Rally, Suzi has taken Sara and Mali out in her personal Jeep, nicknamed Stormtrooper, which she used twice when she participated in the Rally. The pair has also had several official training sessions with Rebelle Rally Founder Emily Miller, along with unofficial training sessions to keep up momentum ahead of the race.
Mali driving Suzi’s jeep, Stormtrooper.
When it comes to an off-roading experience like the Rebelle Rally, safety and communication are crucial. Sara and Mali were able to test their Iridium devices during training, and as engineers working on the backend, it’s been exciting for them to be on the user side.
“As someone that works in technology and engineering, the accuracy of our Iridium devices is still so amazing to me, especially in these remote locations,” said Sara.
“I’ve heard so many stories of people getting caught somewhere isolated and alone without cell service and a way to call for help,” added Mali. “The cool thing about Iridium is that you can call someone from anywhere in the world. It gives us peace of mind that we can go anywhere and get in touch or help as needed.” The Rebelle Rally requires a team effort in more ways than one. Iridium keeps Rebelle Rally participants and staff safe and connected with truly global comms during the event along with Iridium partners Icom, Roadpost, and YB Tracking.
Find out about the role Iridium partners play during the Rebelle Rally in these conversations: