FlightAware - Software Engineer, ADS-B (Remote)
Hybrid
TX, United States(flexible)
TX, United States(flexible)
Full Time Posted 11 days ago
Job Type
Full Time
Job Details
Date Posted:2024-03-25 Country:United States of America Location:HTX99: Field Office - TX Remote Location, Remote City, TX, 73301 USA Position Role Type:Remote Are you interested in working on FlightAware’s IoT network that enables us to track flights in realtime? FlightAware, part of the Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) unit of Collins Aerospace, has built the world's leading aviation software platform, processing over 180+ million incoming messages an hour from over 35,000 individual data feeds—2 terabytes a day and growing! We provide the best, most complete, and most accurate real-time flight-tracking service and are proud to have built a wide variety of successful products on this foundation that have become central to the aviation industry at large. FlightAware is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer for our ADS-B team to build out and improve our next-generation aviation software platform supporting the world’s largest ADS-B data pipeline. This team is responsible for growing, maintaining, and enhancing our world-wide network of Raspberry Pi-based ADS-B receivers, the data pipeline that ingests the flight data they produce, and the suite of web applications built around this flight data. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of the ADS-B software stack. You will solve unique and highly complex problems involving large-scale distributed systems, real-time services, and high-performance APIs. You will also be a member of a dynamic and high functioning team where your opinion matters and your work will have a highly visible impact. We also make time to have fun, share our passions, and be ourselves. Regardless of role, we expect excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all hires at FlightAware. We look for candidates who will thrive here, meaning they demonstrate clear communication, embrace open feedback, trust their colleagues, and are driven to execute, deliver, and complete projects independently and efficiently. Learn more about FlightAware’s interview process here. What YOU will do:
- YOU will modernize and improve our ADS-B data pipeline that produces FlightAware’s largest real-time data feed.
- YOU will develop efficient and optimized software solutions tailored for Raspberry Pi hardware.
- YOU will build innovative applications and products centered around flight data to enrich the experience of our user base of aviation enthusiasts, airports operators, and customers.
- YOU will investigate technical issues, identify their root causes, and develop fixes within our ADS-B software stack
- YOU will write high-quality, well-tested software to meet the needs of the business and our customers — some of the largest airlines and airports in the world.
- YOU will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, customer support, and marketing to deliver on our product and technical roadmap.
- YOU will gain exposure to how we manage and process data from a large network of edge receivers.
- YOU will develop your strategic problem-solving skills by addressing complex, cross-functional challenges, and strengthen collaborative relationships to accomplish big-picture goals.
- YOU will further develop your interpersonal skills within a supportive environment on a team of people who treat each other with respect and care about building and delivering high-quality products.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.
- Experience as a software engineer in at least one programming language (e.g. Python and/or JavaScript, HTML, CSS) building and delivering full stack web applications. Knowledge of Linux and Bash shell scripting.
- Experience working with distributed systems or real-time data pipelines with demanding reliability and SLA requirements.
- Proficiency in SQL and relational database fundamentals.
- Experience working with containerization and orchestration (Docker and Kubernetes).
- Experience building CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
- Proficiency in TCP/IP networking protocols for efficient communication between servers and clients
- Familiarity with Debian Operating System and package management
- You are passionate about improving the world’s largest ADS-B network with an obsession with writing elegant, high-quality, well-documented, and highly tested code.
- You are either a private pilot, looking to pursue your private pilot license, or an aviation enthusiast.
- Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
- Have prior experience in functional area of interest
- Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position
- Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- And more!
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