Senior Airborne Platform Software Engineer

Job Summary

As a Gogo Senior Airborne Platform Software Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing and testing production quality software for Gogo BA 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.

• Design and develop software features for new products or extend the 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 the software build environment and source code repository for assigned projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of software development experience, preferably in a Linux or embedded systems environment.
• Strong application development skills in Linux environments utilizing Python and/or Linux scripting languages, C/C++, and possibly Go.
• Experience developing software and utilizing open source packages in data communications and/or telecommunications systems.
• Understanding of Linux networking, including routing, iptables, DHCP, and DNS.
• Experience with the Jenkins automation build and test environment.
• Relevant software configuration management and tools skills using Git.
• Knowledge of Linux container concepts, especially Docker related.
• Experience supporting products in the field.

• Experience with 802.11ac wireless networking.
• Understanding of traffic shaping and QoS.
• Experience with the Agile software development methodology and SAFe framework.
• Experience in Avionics and ARINC protocols.
• Experience with the DO-178C certification process.
• Satellite communication experience.
• Equal Pay Disclosure:
  Base Pay  – USD, Annual Target, Short‑Term Incentive:
  Bonus Plan at 10% of annualized base pay, Incentive Stock Program eligible.

Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401(k) plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Gogo is an Equal Opportunity and affirmatively action employer, working in compliance with federal and state laws. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability. The EEO is the law and is available here. Gogo participates in E‑Verify.