Senior Airborne Platform Software Engineer

Gogo, Inc.

$116K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of software development experience, preferably in a Linux or embedded systems environment
  • Ability to work effectively within a senior software engineering and test team
  • Strong application development skills in Linux environments using Python and/or Linux scripting languages, C/C++, and possibly Go
  • Experience in data communications and/or telecommunications systems using open source packages
  • Understanding of Linux networking concepts including routing, iptables, DHCP, and DNS
  • Proficiency with Git for software configuration management.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software features for new and existing airborne products
  • Create detailed high and low-level design documentation
  • Conduct design reviews and participate in code inspections
  • Assist in the development of automated unit tests
  • Provide estimates for design and feature development
  • Track project stories/tasks, providing status updates and ensuring timely completion
  • Drive continuous improvement in design, development, and testing processes.

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage options
  • Immediate vesting in the 401k plan
  • Paid time off and volunteer time off
  • Participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Full Job Description
As a Gogo Senior Airborne Platform Software Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing and testing production quality software for Gogo BA airborne products on a Linux platform. You will develop new features, enhance existing software components, and test feature functionality on both existing products and our Next Generation 5G Air to Ground solution. You will be part of an experienced development team that integrates closely with other teams across the company.

How will you make a difference?
  • Design and develop software features for new products or extend design of existing products, including selection and integration of third-party technologies, particularly open source
  • Create high and low-level design documentation
  • Conduct design reviews and participate in code inspections
  • Assist in development of automated unit tests
  • Provide estimates for design and feature development
  • Track project stories/tasks, provide status, and ensure stories/tasks are completed on schedule
  • Continually improve design, development, and test processes
  • May participate in establishing and maintaining software build environment and source code repository for assigned projects


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of software development experience, preferably in a Linux or embedded systems environment
  • Work effectively in a senior software engineering and test team


Required Skills, Experience and Talents
  • Strong application development skills in Linux environments utilizing Python and/or Linux scripting languages, C/C++, and possibly Go
  • Experience as a Software Engineer developing software and utilizing open source packages in data communications and/or telecommunications systems
  • Understanding of Linux networking including routing, iptables, DHCP, and DNS
  • Experience with the Jenkins automation build and test environment
  • Relevant software configuration management and tools skills using Git
  • Knowledge of Linux container concepts, especially Docker related
  • Experience supporting products in the field


Preferred Skills, Experience and Talents
  • Experience with 802.11ac wireless networking
  • Understanding of traffic shaping and QoS
  • Experience with the Agile software development methodology and SAFe framework
  • Experience in Avionics and ARINC protocols
  • Experience with the DO-178C certification process
  • Satellite communication experience


Equal Pay Disclosure(s)

Base Pay:
116,000.00 - 145,000.00 USD Annual

Target Annual Short-Term Incentive:
Bonus Plan at 10% (% of Annualized Base Pay)

Eligible for Incentive Stock Program:
Yes

Benefits:

Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at www.gogoair.com/careers.

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