Description, duties, responsibilities

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.

Do you want to work with people who are experts in their field and have fun working together?

COME ON BOARD THE GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION ENGINEERING TEAM!

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

Gogo Company Overview

Gogo is the only multi-orbit, multi-band in-flight connectivity provider offering connectivity technology purpose-built for business and military/government aviation. Its industry-leading product portfolio offers best-in-class solutions for all aircraft types, from small to large and heavy jets and beyond.

The Gogo offering uniquely incorporates Air-to-Ground systems with high-speed satellite networks to deliver consistent, global tip-to-tail connectivity through a sophisticated suite of software, hardware, and advanced infrastructure supported by a 24/7/365 in-person customer support team.

From turbo-props to VVIP. For owners, flight departments and fleets. Gogo offers tailored connectivity solutions that match your specific aircraft and needs. From foundational air-to-ground service in North America to the most advanced satellite systems globally, our solutions deliver seamless internet, entertainment, and communications in the sky – find your perfect experience below

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