Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Your Impact

Intelsat Inflight India LLP is seeking a talented and passionate Software Development Engineer. You are looking forward to being part of the team and that is designing, developing software for aviation telecommunication products and services.

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 Gogo 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

• 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.
• Experience with creating and validating user interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking protocols and technologies.
• Experience with database and web technologies.
• Experience in Agile software development (story & sprint).
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Test Automation methodology.

Your Success in This Role Will Look Like

• Masters or bachelors degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related technology advanced degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience of software development in an Embedded Linux environment and providing technical leadership of software teams.
• A minimum of 7 -10 years of relevant experience in the telecommunications and/or networking industry preferred.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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 PERCENT of our positions are hired internally
• Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.
• 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.

Our D&I Commitment

Were committed to fostering a culture and environment of diversity, inclusion and respect a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day. We're a technology leader committed to advancing diverse, inclusive teams where belonging is rooted in our culture. Intelsat has an established Diversity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups. Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.

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/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled.

Locations: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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