ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Intelsat Inflight has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer. You will be part of a team responsible for
- Airborne System Software design and development
- evolving and scaling the platform for any WAN technologies (ATG4/ Ku/ 2Ku/ESA etc.)
- delivery of application technology solutions and data information planning efforts.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS
- Able to develop and maintain scalable, modular, fault-tolerant, and portable software for the Airborne Broadband System running on a target platform using Embedded Linux solutions.
- Define application scope and objectives and prepare the technical and/or design specifications from which software will be developed by a team of developers.
- Interface with the Systems Engineering & Architecture teams to understand and influence project requirements.
- Interface with the business teams to understand the services and revenue-generating plans.
- Interface with the operations teams to understand the challenges to keep the business running.
- Leads pertinent vendor evaluation and analysis.
- Perform technical design reviews, code reviews, unit test, and system test reviews.
COMPETENCIES
- Strong communication skills including technical documentation, written reports and proposals, development and delivery of presentations and the ability to listen to and communicate effectively with customers and vendors.
- Demonstrated ability to lead both on- and off-shore teams effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, yet cooperatively in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
- Experience in Agile software development (story & sprint)
- Experience with Continuous Integration and Test Automation methodology
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Masters or bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related technology - advanced degree preferred.
- A minimum of 8-11 years of relevant experience in the telecommunications and/or networking industry preferred.
- Hands-on experience of software development in an Embedded Linux environment and providing technical leadership of software teams.
- Strong experience and skill in Object Oriented Design and Implementation.
- Strong experience in Embedded Linux environments.
- Strong programming and debugging skills using either Java, C, C++, or Python.
- Strong knowledge of IP networking protocols and technologies
- Experience with database and web technologies.
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Intelsat and SES have joined forces, uniting 100 years of combined innovation and leadership to create the world’s leading space solutions company.
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With a powerful multi-orbit fleet, an expansive ground network, and strong financial backing, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth, investing in next-generation technologies that will enhance our competitive position in the rapidly-evolving satellite communications landscape
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