Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 50 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.
Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.
The company’s state-of-the-art fleet consists of 15 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com
As an integral part of our scrum team, contribute to the design, development/coding and testing of our cutting edge LightSpeed Software by actively engaging with both the test and support teams to ensure comprehensive testing and efficient bug resolution. In addition, you will take the lead in technical discussions and guide decision-making processes and lead and document technical discussions.
In this role, Senior Linux Developer will assume ownership of specific software modules, overseeing their development, quality, and functionality.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with experienced engineers in the design, coding, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
- Develop and maintain embedded software modules using programming languages like C++ and Python.
- Assist in the implementation of networking solutions, ensuring seamless communication between software components.
- Contribute to the development of software tools, libraries, and frameworks to enhance overall product quality and efficiency.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance code quality and adherence to coding standards.
- Collaborate with the team to troubleshoot and resolve software defects and technical issues.
- Support the integration of software components on Linux operating systems.
- Assist in the testing and validation of software features, ensuring functionality and performance meet specified requirements.
- Utilize cloud technologies to enhance software deployment and management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to understand requirements and contribute to technical discussions.
- Maintain clear and organized documentation of software designs, processes, and development tasks.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills, both orally and in writing. Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced satellite ground segment software systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Working experience with Agile scrum methodology (SAFe)
- 5+ year software development experience in embedded system (Linux and ARM cores AArch64 AArch32) with experience in software and firmware upgrades and device commissioning (MIB and YANG)
- 5+ year experience in developing and troubleshooting low level application services which interface to devices through hardware interface such as I2C, SPI, GPIO, SERDES, NOR/NAND flash and FPGA
- 5+ year experience in developing software using modern C++ (C++14 and above)
- Good understanding of L1/L2 networking protocols (IPSEC, MACsec, secure tunnel), NETCONF
- Experience with platform module for platform security.
- SW development in the satellite communication systems is a plus
- Experience in Linux Kernel development is a plus
- Understanding RFIC functions is a plus
DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION:
- This role has no direct reports, but will work and interact with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This role offers hybrid work environment.
- Working conditions are generally comfortable typical of an office environment.
- international travel is required
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