Senior Software Engineer - Satellite Communications

Overview

ST Engineering iDirect continues to fuel its engineering growth and seeks an innovative, creative software engineer who is ready for the challenges, responsibilities, and rewards that come with working in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. ST Engineering iDirect is dedicated to providing next-generation solutions for broadband IP networking via satellite networks. As the leading innovators in this new space, our diverse and talented team of Internet, satellite, and telecommunications professionals continues to break new ground and create significant opportunities for network operators, service providers and resellers, and corporate networking professionals.

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in software design and development to work in a team that will implement next generation features for ST Engineering iDirect satellite communication products. This engineer will work with an outstanding team of engineers with the goal of delivering a premier IP-based satellite communication product making it possible to deliver voice, video and data connectivity anywhere in the world.

Our teams use Scrum for Agile software development, and as such we work in diverse teams where thoughts and ideas are shared and collaboration is actively encouraged. This gives team members the opportunity to work across products, getting to understand exactly how products operate, and how it fits within the larger iDirect communication solution.

Responsibilities

A Senior Software Engineer at ST Engineering iDirect works within the engineering department in a SCRUM team using an Agile framework. The candidate will be responsible for participating in the design, development, testing, and support features for a satellite communications system from concept through completion. He/she will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills and work well in a team environment. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the smartest team, and the very latest technology, then this is the job for you!

• Analyze requirements and RFPs and come up with efficient software designs.
• Design, document, develop, test, and integrate software functionality for various components within a satellite system and related environments.
• Take a collaborative design and validation approach in working with a multi-functional Scrum team of software development and test engineers.
• Troubleshoot and provide resolutions for technical issues encountered in the deployment of software solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight in software design, processes and development activities.
• Provide training and mentorship to other engineers as required.
• Assist other engineers in the team to plan and execute tasks as required.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline is preferred.

Requirements:

• 5+ years in C++ development
• Strong C, C++, OOD/OOP knowledge
• 2+ years Linux programming
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, sockets programming
• Unit, integration, and functional testing experience, including CI/CD automation
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-motivated with technical leadership potential
• Proactive in driving technical solutions
• Strong software design skills with OOD/OOP expertise
• Hands-on with multi-threaded/process apps on Linux, strong C++ skills
• Good understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP)
• Strong documentation and writing skills
• Technical leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent presentation skills
• Solid UML knowledge
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with satellite communications systems desired
• Familiar with GDB, Valgrind, Git, and scripting (shell/Python)

Offer

• Hybrid work environment - 3 days of homeworking
• Company car and/or company bike
• 100% reimbursement public transportation
• Group insurance & Health insurance
• Meal vouchers & Ecocheques, internet@home, mobile phone + subscription
• Free yearly flu vaccination