Job Description

Company Overview: Satcom Direct (SD) provides global connectivity solutions for business and general aviation, military, government, and land mobile services. Since 1997, SD has worked to solve the unsolvable and advance the technology of connectivity through our industry-leading hardware and flight operations software. Our company culture is based on innovation and creativity which allows our team members to thrive in a dynamic atmosphere. We are looking for people who are passionate about customer satisfaction and who excel in a constantly changing environment. SD Avionics is a division of Satcom Direct located in Kanata, the high-tech hub of Ottawa, Ontario. Our second largest site globally, this location manufactures avionics hardware, cabin routers, and the SD Plane Simple Antenna System. Satcom Direct offers a highly competitive benefits package, which includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Employees have an on-site gym and robust vacation time to have an excellent work/life balance. Additional benefits include matching retirement plan, pet insurance, and critical-illness insurance. JOB SUMMARY: Consistently exemplifies the Satcom Direct (SD) mission, vision, and values focused on a philosophy directed toward customer service/satisfaction, job performance, and cooperative team interactions. Willingness to support organizational policies that foster "continuous improvement" activities, promote Satcom Direct's ongoing strategic growth plan, and maintain its position as the premier leader within the Aviation Satellite Communications industry. As a software developer, you will be designing and implementing features and functionality used in SD routing and networking products. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: This is an on-site position at our Kanata office location. The requirements listed below are representative of the fundamental knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Analyze product requirements and evaluate potential technical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement effective software solutions. Design, code, test, debug and update design documentation Make recommendations for product and process improvements to simplify operation and maintenance. To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner and should demonstrate all competencies listed above. All employees are expected to adhere to and be knowledgeable of SD operating standards, established safety rules, and adhere to company attendance guidelines. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS: Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to interact successfully with internal and external groups Effective and confident decision making and problem-solving skills Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Ability to be proactive and drive activities forward Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to adapt to changes and bias for action and ownership of new activities Excellent organizational skills Excellent time management skills Possess a positive “can-do” attitude – the desire to step up and do what is required to ensure the success of the product being developed and the organization EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field Must have experience programming in C++. Experience working with Linux, VMs, Bash Script, JSON Coop/internship experience is an asset. Knowledge of networking and routing concepts (TCP/IP, Sockets, VLAN) Bonus: MQTT, RabbitMQ, User Authentication, Client-Server Familiarity with the Atlassian tool chain: Jira, Bitbucket/Git, confluence PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing general office duties for this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk around (including the use of stairs). Other demands include the ability to openly communicate with others by talking, listening, and reading, able to lift light objects (<25lbs), and use standard office equipment such as computer, printer, phone and cell phone. In addition, there is an occasional need to bend, twist or stoop in order to open/close cabinets, reach for files or other standard office type objects. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The office environment is generally quiet and, in a temperature, controlled setting with random adjustments in noise or temperature due to others talking or laughing loudly, unscheduled maintenance repairs to the building or its interior offices or unpredictable situations due to weather or other acts beyond company control. An employee must be willing to work their regularly assigned work schedule for their particular duties and/or job responsibilities and in times of need, be able to work an extended schedule depending on company/department needs, project requirements or customer demands. Work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes or equipment. The temperature at client locations can vary from controlled to variations off hot/cold when working, standing or walking in or near the flight-line or maintenance repair center. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at (321) 777-3000 SD Avionics is committed to hiring the most qualified candidates for approved company positions, without preference to any individual on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Our policy is to engage in recruitment and selection practices that are in compliance with all applicable national or local employment laws. SD Avionics and its various international entities follow talent acquisition practices that identify qualified and diverse candidates, promote opportunities for employee development, and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. SD Avionics promotes equity in employment: As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.