Software Developer

Ottawa, ON
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

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 55 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 and Government 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 Satellite fleet consists of 14 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visitAs 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.\nMAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborate with engineers in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applicationsDevelop and maintain embedded software modules using C++ and PythonImplement networking solutions to support reliable communication between software componentsContribute to the development of software tools, libraries, and frameworks to improve product quality and development efficiencyParticipate in code reviews and help maintain coding standards and software qualityTroubleshoot and resolve software defects and technical issues with a good level of independenceSupport the integration of software components on Linux platformsTest and validate software features to ensure they meet functional and performance requirementsApply cloud technologies, where appropriate, to support software deployment and managementWork with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to understand requirements and contribute to technical discussionsMaintain clear and organized technical documentation for software designs, processes, and development activitiesTake ownership of assigned features or components from implementation through testing and supportEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREDBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related disciplineExperience working in Agile Scrum teams, preferably within a SAFe environment3+ years of experience in embedded software development on Linux and ARM platforms (AArch64 / AArch32), including software and firmware upgrades and device commissioning2+ 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 FPGAGood understanding of L1/L2 networking and security technologies, including IPsec, MACsec, secure tunneling, NETCONF, and TPM-based platform security conceptsExperience with satellite communication systems is considered an assetExperience with Linux kernel development is considered an assetDECISION 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.

\nThe successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).#LI-LG1At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.

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