LS404 - Software Developer

Telesat•Ottawa, ON

50d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an integral member of the Scrum team, contribute to the design, development, and testing of our cutting-edge LightSpeed software. Collaborate closely with the test and support teams to ensure comprehensive testing and timely resolution of software defects. You will actively participate in technical discussions, help drive design decisions, and document technical solutions and outcomes. In this role, the Software Developer will own specific software modules and be responsible for their implementation, quality, maintainability, and functionality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience working in Agile Scrum teams, preferably within a SAFe environment
3+ years of experience in embedded software development on Linux and ARM platforms (AArch64 / AArch32), including software and firmware upgrades and device commissioning
2+ years of experience in modern C++ development (C++17 or newer)
3+ years of experience developing and troubleshooting low-level application services interfacing with hardware components such as I2C, SPI, GPIO, SERDES, NOR/NAND flash, and FPGA
Good understanding of L1/L2 networking and security technologies, including IPsec, MACsec, secure tunneling, NETCONF, and TPM-based platform security concepts
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain both Reliability and Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP) clearances.

Nice To Haves

Experience with satellite communication systems is considered an asset
Experience with Linux kernel development is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications
Develop and maintain embedded software modules using C++ and Python
Implement networking solutions to support reliable communication between software components
Contribute to the development of software tools, libraries, and frameworks to improve product quality and development efficiency
Participate in code reviews and help maintain coding standards and software quality
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and technical issues with a good level of independence
Support the integration of software components on Linux platforms
Test and validate software features to ensure they meet functional and performance requirements
Apply cloud technologies, where appropriate, to support software deployment and management
Work with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to understand requirements and contribute to technical discussions
Maintain clear and organized technical documentation for software designs, processes, and development activities
Take ownership of assigned features or components from implementation through testing and support