Principal Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Able to develop and maintain scalable, modular, fault-tolerant, and portable software for the Airborne Broadband System running on a target platform using Embedded Linux solutions.
• Define application scope and objectives and prepare the technical and/or design specifications from which software will be developed by a team of developers.
• Interface with the Systems Engineering & Architecture teams to understand and influence project requirements.
• Interface with the business teams to understand the services and revenue-generating plans.
• Interface with the operations teams to understand the challenges to keep the business running.
• Lead pertinent vendor evaluation and analysis.
• Perform technical design reviews, code reviews, unit test, and system test reviews.

Requirements

• Masters or bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related technology - advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8-11 years of relevant experience in the telecommunications and/or networking industry preferred.
• 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 experience in Embedded Linux environments.
• Strong programming and debugging skills using either Java, C, C++, or Python.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking protocols and technologies.
• Experience with database and web technologies.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree in relevant field.

Qualifications

• Masters or bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related technology.