Founded in 1986, SKYTRAC brings 40 years of experience and is trusted by over 800 customers as a leading provider of LEO satellite and cellular communication services for all aerospace sectors. Trusted by operators, organizations, and OEMs, SKYTRAC provides critical capabilities such as medical data transfer, video streaming, real-time HUMS, and more over Iridium Certus® and cellular networks. Today, we’re still growing, innovating, and investing in our people.
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The Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team! This position is based in our Ottawa, ON office, which is a requirement to ensure collaboration with the broader team.
This role is for experienced engineers who thrive on solving tough technical challenges, have a passion for creating reliable, high-quality solutions, and enjoy mentoring and collaborating with others to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll be a vital contributor to the design, development, and deployment of software for our next-generation products.
You will:
- Develop and maintain embedded software for SKYTRAC’s communication systems
- Integrate software with modems, GPIOs, and other components in complex systems
- Solve challenging technical problems with innovative solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new features and functionality to life
- Drive quality through strong development practices, including requirements analysis, design, peer reviews, and thorough verification
What You Bring
Candidate Must Have’s
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 8+ years of relevant industry experience
- Expertise in C and C++ programming
- Experience with Yocto and single-board computer software development
- Strong understanding of embedded software development for systems with strict SDLC processes
- Demonstrable experience controlling modems, GPIOs, and integrating with other hardware components
- Proficiency with Git version control
- Solid understanding of the engineering V-model and development lifecycles
This will make you stand out:
- Experience with Bare Metal or RTOS environments
- Aerospace safety-critical software development experience
- Familiarity with DO-178 standards and processes
- Experience with tools like Docker, JIRA, and Confluence
Why join SKYTRAC:
At SKYTRAC, we are a dynamic team of passionate experts. We are driven and dedicated; we take ownership of our work, and we are committed to delivering results. We value individuals who are proactive, take initiative, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity in everything they do. We thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, embracing challenges with agility. Our commitment to growth and development has made us the trusted subject matter experts we are today.
We offer:
- A positive and collaborative work culture
- Engaging team-building activities
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Performance-based bonuses
- Professional development opportunities
- Additional days off beyond vacation entitlement
- This position is for an existing vacancy within our Software Engineering team
Engineer the Future of Aviation
At SKYTRAC, we don’t just develop software—we innovate solutions that matter. If you’re ready to elevate your career and contribute to the next generation of aerospace technology, we want to hear from you. Let’s shape the future together.
The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $135,000 CAD. The range posted is a guide and may not represent the compensation offered to the successful candidate. Compensation is based on the skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications brought to the role.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 8+ years of relevant industry experience
- Expertise in C and C++ programming
- Experience with Yocto and single-board computer software development
- Strong understanding of embedded software development for systems with strict SDLC processes
- Demonstrable experience controlling modems, GPIOs, and integrating with other hardware components
- Proficiency with Git version control
- Solid understanding of the engineering V-model and development lifecycles
What We Do
SKYTRAC, an aerospace leader in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications and intelligent connectivity, provides innovative technology solutions to some of the world's largest organizations. SKYTRAC's work helps aerial firefighters save our forests, allows search and rescue teams to navigate dangerous environments, provides coast guards and militaries with mission-critical capabilities, and helps empower humanitarian missions worldwide. SKYTRAC's technologies can be found on fixed-wing, rotorcraft, uncrewed aerial vehicles, and operational control centres on all seven continents. From custom software and hardware development to STC generation, SKYTRAC offers OEMs, operators, and systems integrators end-to-end products and services. Today, SKYTRAC serves 800+ customers on over 900 airframes and is a leading provider of satellite, cellular, and mission management services for nearly all aerospace sectors. To learn more, please visit www.SKYTRAC.ca.
