Senior Software Engineer- Embedded Application

Overview

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!
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
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Analyze requirements and RFCs and come up with efficient software designs

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Participate in determining the future direction of the satellite system and related products in the areas of software architecture, infrastructure performance, test and reliability

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In an Agile framework, document, design, develop, test, and integrate software functionality for various components within a satellite system and related environments

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Take a collaborative design and validation approach in working with a multi-functional Scrum team of software, firmware, embedded, application, and test engineers

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Troubleshoot and provide resolutions for technical issues encountered in the deployment of software solutions.

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Technical Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electronics and communication engineering, information technology, a related subject area, or equivalent experience

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7+ years hands-on C/C++ software development experience with the ability to design, implement, debug, and maintain PHY-MAC control-plane software running on embedded ARM/Linux or X86 platforms.

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Hands-on experience developing and optimizing real-time signal-processing algorithms on programmable DSP processors such as CEVA, NXP, or similar architectures .

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Strong programming experience with Vector C/C++ , including SIMD/vectorization and optimization of DSP algorithms for processor-specific architectures.

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Experience implementing fixed-point DSP and digital communications algorithms on programmable DSP platforms.

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Experience with development, debugging, profiling, and performance optimization tools for programmable DSP processors.

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Experience partitioning communications/PHY functionality between FPGA fabric, programmable DSP processors, and embedded ARM processors is highly desirable.

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Experience integrating programmable DSP-based PHY implementations with higher-layer software, MAC/control software, FPGA interfaces, and embedded ARM processors in a complete modem or wireless communications system.

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Familiarity with 5G NR/5G NTN MAC and PHY-MAC interactions , including resource grids, slots/frames, numerology, scheduling, transport channels, HARQ, link adaptation, and the mapping of MAC-layer data and control information to physical channels.

- Proven experience with solving real-time embedded issues, including threading, optimization, memory management, interrupt handling, etc. in multi-core/multi-CPU environments

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Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP), Sockets programming

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Understanding of 3GPP standards, 5G architecture desired

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Experience with cloud technologies (AWS/Azure) desired

Professional Qualities

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Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

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