Your impact
The ideal candidate for this role will be responsible for design, develop, test, automate and deliver features that enable and enhance the user experience of Intelsat Airborne Broadband System. Must understand a broad view of the Intelsat airborne network, its interfaces to the ground and customer services, and take design decisions that complement the evolving system software architecture.
What you will do
- Primarily responsible for the Airborne System Software design and development.
- Responsible for evolving and scaling the platform for any WAN technologies (ATG/ ATG4/ Ku/2Ku/ etc.) code and maintain scalable, modular, fault-tolerant, and portable software for the Intelsat Airborne Broadband System running on a target platform using Embedded Linux solutions.
- Perform technical design reviews, code reviews, unit test, and system test reviews.
- Interact with the Systems Engineering & Architecture teams to understand and design for the evolving project requirements.
- Interface with the Product Management to understand the product roadmap and revenue generating plans.
- Interface with the operations teams to understand the challenges to keep the business running.
Your required experience/skills
- 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 programming and debugging skills using either Java, C, C++, or Python.
- Polyglot programming experience is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of IP networking protocols and technologies
- Experience with database and web technologies.
- Virtualization and containerization (VirtualBox, Docker, KVM) experience and Microservice
- architecture and event-driven system design experience would be a big plus
- Experience in Agile software development (story & sprint)
- Experience with Continuous Integration and Test Automation methodology
- Knowledge of Service Measurements and Software System Performance would be a plus
- Experience with modern build environments such as Jenkins and Spinnaker would be a plus.
- Experience with releasing products to FAA-regulated market would be a plus
Your success in this role will look like:
- Customer Focus
- Agile Decision Making
- Winning as a Team through Collaboration
- Courage and Accountability
- Enterprise Leadership
It would be nice if you had:
- Polyglot programming experience is preferred.
- Virtualization and containerization (VirtualBox, Docker, KVM) experience and Microservice architecture and event-driven system design experience would be a big plus
How we support you:
- Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home (for eligible positions)
- Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!
- Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs.
- Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more!
These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.
- These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
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.
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Intelsat is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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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.
As a newly combined company, we bring together talented teams with deep industry expertise to deliver integrated satellite and connectivity solutions for businesses and governments across the globe.
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
For future team members, this means more opportunity, more innovation, and more impact. At SES, you won’t just join a company—you’ll help shape the future of global connectivity.
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