FlightAware - Software Engineer, ADS-B (Remote)

Austin, TX, United States

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 (https://flightaware.engineering/interviewing-at-flightaware-a-guide-to-joining-our-team-2/) .

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.

What YOU will learn:

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.

Education & Experience:

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.

Qualifications you must have:

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.

Skills We Value:

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.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Connected Aviation Solutions:

Our Connected Aviation Solutions team provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience. We help airlines, airports and business aircraft turn data into value to streamline operations, increase efficiency and reduce cost, enhance the passenger experience and contribute to sustainable flight. By combining the best networks, connectivity and data/analytics solutions, we’re solving big problems for our customers and the world, while enhancing the security and connectivity of systems both on and off the aircraft, to help operators and passengers stay more connected and informed and create a more sustainable, efficient, reliable and enjoyable travel experience. Aviation connects the world. Our Connected Aviation Solutions team connects aviation. Sustainably. Seamlessly. Securely.

#reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications

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

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

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!

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Employee Referral Eligible

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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