Airborne Platform Software Engineer

Gogo; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aerospace technology company in Ottawa is seeking an Airborne Platform Software Engineer to design and develop quality software for their airborne products on a Linux platform. This role involves enhancing existing software, collaborating closely with teams, and creating automated tests. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 2-4 years of experience in a Linux environment. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Incentive stock program

Bonus plan at 5% of annualized base pay

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of software development experience in Linux or embedded systems.
• Understanding of Linux networking including routing, iptables, DHCP, and DNS.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software features for new or existing products.
• Create design documentation and conduct design reviews.
• Assist in automated unit tests development.
• Provide estimates for design and feature development.
• Track project stories/tasks and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Application development skills in Linux environments

Python and/or Linux scripting languages

C/C++

Jenkins automation build and test environment

Software configuration management with Git

Linux container concepts, especially Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Gogo

Ottawa, Canada
Full time
R3987

As a Gogo Airborne Platform Software Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing and testing production quality software for Gogo airborne products on a Linux platform. You will develop new features, enhance existing software components, and test feature functionality on both existing products and our Next Generation 5G Air to Ground solution. You will be part of an experienced development team that integrates closely with other teams across the company.

Do you want to work with people who are experts in their field and have fun working together?

COME ON BOARD THE GOGO AIRBORNE PLATFORM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TEAM!

How will you make a difference?

• Design and develop software features for new products or extend design of existing products, including selection and integration of third-party technologies, particularly open source
• Create high and low-level design documentation
• Conduct design reviews and participate in code inspections
• Assist in development of automated unit tests
• Provide estimates for design and feature development
• Track project stories/tasks, provide status, and ensure stories/tasks are completed on schedule
• Continually improve design, development, and test processes
• May participate in establishing and maintaining software build environment and source code repository for assigned projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of software development experience, preferably in a Linux or embedded systems environment
• Understanding of Linux networking including routing, iptables, DHCP, and DNS

Required Skills, Experience and Talents

• Strong application development skills in Linux environments utilizing Python and/or Linux scripting languages, C/C++ and possibly Go
• Experience as a Software Engineer developing software and utilizing open source packages in data communications and/or telecommunications systems
• Skilled in Jenkins automation build and test environment
• Relevant software configuration management and tools skills using Git
• Knowledge of Linux container concepts, especially Docker related

Preferred Skills, Experience and Talents

• Experience with 802.11ac wireless networking
• Understanding of traffic shaping and QoS
• Has worked with the Agile software development methodology and SAFe framework
• Avionics and ARINC protocols knowledge
• Working knowledge of the DO-178C certification process
• Satellite communication experience

Additional Information

Base Pay: Based on experience and responsibilities.

Target Annual Short-Term Incentive: Bonus Plan at 5% (% of Annualized Base Pay)

Eligible for Incentive Stock Program: Yes

Benefits: Gogo offers competitive benefits that can fit each employee's needs. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at www.gogoair.com/careers.

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Gogo is committed to equal opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability.

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