At ST Engineering iDirect, we’re reshaping the future of global connectivity. As a leader in satellite communications, our groundbreaking technology empowers customers to grow, innovate, and transform their networks. Here, your skills and passion meet our vision and expertise to create something extraordinary. If you're ready to tackle technology’s biggest challenges and redefine how the world connects, the most exciting chapter of your career awaits. With ST Engineering iDirect, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning!
We are in search for an Software Engineer at ST Engineering iDirect who will work within the engineering department in a SCRUM team using an Agile framework. The candidate will be responsible for participating in the specification, design, development, testing, and support features for a satellite communications system from concept through completion. He/she will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills and work well in a team environment. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the smartest team, and the very latest technology, then this is the job for you!
Analyze requirements and RFCs and come up with efficient software designs
Participate in determining the future direction of the satellite system and related products in the areas of software architecture, infrastructure performance, test and reliability
In an Agile framework, document, design, develop, test, and integrate software functionality for various components within a satellite system and related environments
Take a collaborative design and validation approach in working with a multi-functional Scrum team of software, firmware, embedded, application, and test engineers
Troubleshoot and provide resolutions for technical issues encountered in the deployment of software solutions.
Other duties as assigned
Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, a related subject area, or equivalent experience
3+ years of industry experience in programming and software engineering
Hands-on experience developing, designing, and testing multi-threaded and multi-process applications on Linux, with strong working knowledge of C++
Detailed knowledge of object-oriented design and programming
Proven experience with solving real-time embedded issues, including threading, optimization, memory management, interrupt handling, etc. in multi-core/multi-CPU environments
Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP), Sockets programming
Understanding of 3GPP standards, 5G architecture desired
Experience with cloud technologies (AWS/Azure) desired
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Must be a self-motivated individual with technical leadership potential and proven success in a structured development environment.
Possess the ability to proactively drive technical solutions in a collaborative environment.
Good software design skills using proven and best practice design methodologies & related principles; Strong command of Object-Oriented Design and Object-Oriented Programming techniques.
Demonstrated experience in developing quality and maintainable software.
Strong documentation and writing skills.
Strong technical leadership and mentoring of junior members of the team.
Excellent presentation skills required
Software design skills with analytical problem-solving abilities
Must be able to work in a fast-paced development environment
Working knowledge of UML is strongly desirable
Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
Experience/ knowledge in satellite/ terrestrial communications systems is desired
Working experience with tools such as GDB and Valgrind
Experience with version control systems (such as git) is strongly desired
Experience with Jira and Jenkins desired
Experience developing unit tests, integration tests, and functional testing, including the development of related test automation integrated in a CI/CD pipeline desired
Scripting using shell scripting or Python desired
ST Engineering iDirect is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. With over 35 years of innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges, we are committed to shaping the future of how the world connects. The product portfolio, branded under iDirect, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is a leader in key industries including broadcast, mobility and military/government.
