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Software Engineer, Satellite Control Systems

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Software Engineer, Satellite Control Systems
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled
Your role in helping us shape the future:
Join an innovative team that is responsible for transforming the customer experience by creating and bringing to market new products and services based upon globalized connectivity without boundaries. We reach beyond the traditional satellite industry and the broader communications landscape. As part of the Intelsat vision, we will define new products with the performance, features, and flexibility required to open new profitable markets, drive new revenue streams and ensure the most reliable and secure communications globally. To accomplish our goal, we are looking for bold thinkers who will continue our legacy of innovation for decades to come.
As a talented and motivated software engineer, you will play an integral role in providing new development, maintenance, and support for standalone applications, system level troubleshooting and web application development and maintenance. You will also help maintain an online library of technical materials, processes, operational documentation, and satellite health assessments and reports.
Are you up to the challenge?

Work with Satellite Control System, Satellite Engineering and Flight Dynamic and Mission Assurance teams to define and implement Web based applications and other tools/apps to improve situational awareness and operation workflow.
Provide Level 1 support for the ground software for the operations of the satellite fleet. Support in the deployment and maintenance of the hardware and software infrastructure of development, test, and production environments. Lead in the deployment of the ground software to the test and production environments. Support in identifying and resolving systems software and hardware issues in the test and production environments. Assist in identifying and implementing system and process improvements.
Showcase your testing and troubleshooting skills to test and support our Ground Network System in close collaboration with IT Operations, development teams, Satellite engineer and operation teams.
Work with Satellite Control System, Satellite Engineering and Flight Dynamic and Mission Assurance teams to define and implement Web based applications and tools to improve situational awareness and operation workflow.

You should definitely have:

Bachelor's degree required. Computer science, engineering, physics degree preferred
Minimum of 3 years' experience with developing web-based application using PHP, Python and LAMP stack.
Established computer skills in the fields of full stack web programming and database applications such as JavaScript, Python, PHP, HTML, CSS, SVG, jQuery, D3, MySQL, NoSQL, XML, Restful, WebSocket required.
Experience with scripting for data processing (Big Data) and automation tasks using languages such as Python and Matlab required.
Demonstrated experience with applying systems engineering tools and techniques throughout the life cycle of a project.
Must have comprehensive problem-solving skills and general engineering knowledge pertaining to quality, reporting and processes.
Strong organizational skills with a willingness to work with others to foster a team spirit

It would be nice if you had:

Experience with Content Management Systems, like WordPress desirable
Experience with user interface (UI) and/or user experience (UX) design
Experience in Agile Software Development and DevOps Environment
Knowledge of satellite design, machine to machine communication, network communications, IOT (Internet of Things) or other complex systems is a plus

About Us
As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat applies our expertise to develop breakthrough solutions that advance and secure boundless applications for our customers and partners.
At Intelsat, we increase human potential by connecting people, communities, businesses, and governments. Our employees enjoy a casual and collaborative environment, where we celebrate professional excellence in pursuit of the corporate mission. We hire skilled professionals who work in various areas such as: satellite engineering, network operations, cloud architecture, accounting, sales, legal, and more. Browse our current job openings or create a professional profile to stay informed about opportunities that match your interests and expertise.
Intelsat is subject to regulation by certain U.S. Government national security agencies, which require that we collect and share certain Personally Identifiable Information ("PII") with the U.S. Government to obtain permission to employ non-U.S. persons in certain roles. If selected for a role at Intelsat, we may collect and share your PII for these purposes.

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Wanting to capitalize on her aviation experience, Abigail Schmidt joined Intelsat upon graduating college. At Intelsat, she has found herself in an environment encouraging her growth. “My manager has been supportive of me and the aspirations that I have for myself,” Schmidt said. For Schmidt — who is working on projects like equipping Alaskan Airlines’ Boeing B737-8 aircraft with a 2KU antenna system — those aspirations include her current pursuit of a master’s degree from Boston University, an endeavor for which Schmidt said she has received “amazing” support from Intelsat.

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