Software Developer / Développeur(euse) logiciel

Xona Space Systems, Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Xona Space Systems, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the development and integration of a desktop application that communicates with our in-house satellite receivers.

You will write application code for satellite subsystem components and collaborate with a small, agile team in a startup environment. The ideal candidate has strong experience in C and Python, Qt-based GUI development, and hands-on testing with hardware tools such as logic analyzers.

Qualifications

• Experience with C and Python coding languages.
• Hands-on testing and prototyping with dev kits and logic analyzers.
• Experience with RTOS, embedded development, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop a desktop application to interact with in-house satellite receivers.
• Write application code for satellite subsystem components.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced startup environment to deliver mission-critical insights.

Skills

C programming

Python

RTOS

Embedded dev

Control systems

Motor control

Qt GUI

Team leadership

Tools

PyQt/PySide

Logic analyzers

Development kits

Job description

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.

With Pulsar - the world's most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit - Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.

Xona is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to work as a contributor to the development and integration of a desktop application to interact with our in-house satellite receivers and to write application code for our satellite subsystem components.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced start-up environments, and can confidently work independently and collaboratively to deliver mission-critical insights.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with C and Python coding languages
• Experience with hardware communication system protocols such as RS-485, UART, I2C, CAN, SPI, and ethernet TCP/IP Strong experience with PyQt / PySide (or Qt-based GUI development)
• Experience with hands-on testing and prototyping (dev kits, logic analyzers, decoding bitstreams)
• Experience Software architecting & Embedded development & Bash scripting
• Experience with RTOS
• Background in Control systems and/or motor control
• Experience as a team lead/manager

Qualifications requises

• Expérience en programmation avec les langages C et Python.
• Expérience avec des protocoles et interfaces de communication matérielle, notamment RS-485, UART, I2C, CAN, SPI et Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Solide expérience avec PyQt / PySide ou dans le développement d'interfaces graphiques basées sur Qt.
• Expérience pratique en matière d'essais et de prototypage, notamment avec des trousses de développement, des analyseurs logiques et le décodage de flux binaires.
• Expérience en architecture logicielle, en développement de systèmes embarqués et en création de scripts Bash.
• Expérience avec des systèmes d'exploitation en temps réel (RTOS).
• Connaissances ou expérience en systèmes de commande et/ou en commande de moteurs.

For U.S. Roles:

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

For U.K. Roles:

To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

For Canada Roles:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.