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Airborne Platform Software Engineer

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Satcom Direct, Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-05
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, DevOps, Embedded Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software
Job Description & How to Apply Below
--- --- ---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.
COME ON BOARD THE GOGO AIRBORNE PLATFORM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TEAM!
* 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
** Equal Pay Disclosure(s)
**** 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**:

Satcom Direct offers competitive benefits with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at .

--- --- ---Satcom Direct is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment 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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