Wireless Developer

Job Description: Wireless Developer

Duration:  12 Months

Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

The position:

• We are developing the next generation of GEO/LEO satellite and 5G cellular onboard connectivity, bringing higher speeds and lower latency to enable higher bandwidth and global coverage to the end user.
• You’ll be designing and implementing software to manage the network on board the aircraft and interfacing software with satellite vendors.
• We are looking for a motivated, driven, and collaborative Software Engineer with experience in embedded software development to join a talented team that conducts research, design and development of software running on Linux to power our latest products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs, modifies, and implements complex software network solutions from functional and system design specifications.
• Codes, integrates, tests, debugs, and refines the software to produce scalable and reliable network solutions.
• Develops software tools and subsystems to support software development, test, and reuse, and manages implementation for projects requiring extensive investigation and clarification.
• Enhances software to reduce operating time, improve efficiency and robustness, and provide service telemetry data for improved operations.
• Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes system designs and interfaces.
• Prepares, reviews, and evaluates interface documentation, specifications, test plans and procedures.
• Assists in definition, analysis, and allocation of requirements.
• Documents designs in engineering documents including functional block diagrams and data/logic flow charts.
• Maintains the developed software efficiently through familiarity with software lifecycles.
• Provides leadership and/or technical guidance to lower-level engineers, designers and support personnel as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong proven experience in Golang OR C
• Deep knowledge and experience in multi-threaded embedded software development.
• Proven experience in development under Linux
• Proven experience in socket programing, IPC and PUB/SUB architecture.
• Understanding of the networking protocols TCP/UDP/IP/HTTP/HTTPS/DHCP/DNS, etc.
• Familiar with Linux iptables, IP routing, VLAN, Ethernet switch, Wi-Fi networks, Ethernet PHY, SERDES and Fiber technologies is desirable.
• Experience in troubleshooting Ethernet and Wi-Fi network issues
• Ability to resolve complex problems quickly and efficiently. IFE development involves many system level issues including real time, performance and reliability requiring understanding of distributed processors in an embedded system environment. Many problems are multi-dimensional requiring non-traditional solutions to fit within the constraints of an embedded system providing highest value to the customer and end user to bring entertainment in an aircraft.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with user-centric, iterative design and development cycles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and make efficient use of given resources such as system lab time and downstream process owners and tasks.
• Experience in leading and/or providing technical guidance to other engineers.
• Uses skills as a seasoned experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures.
• Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.
• Works on problems of diverse to complex scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of variable factors.
• Ability to effectively interact with senior internal and external personnel.
• Demonstrated engineering communication expertise including concise written and verbal skills is a must.
• Experience with C/C , Python is a plus
• Familiarity with DevOps CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab.
• Familiarity with Virtualization, Containerization, Docker Containers.
• Familiar working with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and environments.
• Familiarity with network security methodologies is a plus
• In-Flight Entertainment domain knowledge and System Development experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree is desired.
• 3 years of related experience.
• 3 years of current hands-on development experience with C/C , Python and development of networking related solutions.
• Very high technical competence with a track record of strong coding.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92602 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92602: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50 - $55