Join Our Dynamic Team at SKYTRAC

About Us

SKYTRAC is a leader in transforming aviation communication through cutting-edge satellite and cellular technologies. Trusted by operators, OEMs, and organizations worldwide, SKYTRAC serves over 800 customers across all aerospace sectors. Our Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite solutions are redefining connectivity and reshaping the future of aviation.

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The Opportunity

Reporting to the VP, Engineering, the Software Engineering Manager provides operational leadership to a multidisciplinary group of systems and software engineers and developers, supporting the development and completion of complex software projects.

This position is based in-office in Ottawa.

You will:

Build, mentor, and develop high-performing software engineering team, driving efficiency and fostering a strong sense of ownership

Proactively identify, attract, and recruit top software talent to strengthen the team

Act as a key technical advisor and contributor to the development of and execute on strategic roadmaps aligned with company goals

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence within the team

Work closely with Hardware Engineering, Test, DAO, PM and Sales to support strategic goals set forth by senior leadership, providing input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility

Engage and support contractors, vendors and key customers

Creation (design, development, prototyping and debugging) of software designs while mindful of cost, quality and production constraints

Conduct root-cause analysis and fixes for critical product and system failures

Documentation and implementation of the design process (standards, best practices, and procedures) for software products

Manage staffing resources against project needs and resolve conflicts

Creation of required product documentation and certification

Support the Quality Management System as applicable to the Engineering department

Collaborate closely with the Hardware Engineering Manager as it relates to the AS9100 system

Identify areas of future product development and design system wide solutions

Produce estimates, schedules and work breakdown structures for the software team, coordinating with other disciplines to collaboratively come up with an overall program schedule

Track and manage resources against established schedules

Participate in identifying potential improvement to company practices

Contribute to product roadmaps

Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Candidate Must Have's

Bachelor's degree in software engineering or equivalent with 10 years of relevant industry experience within software development

5+ years of management experience with a focus on development and coaching in a fast-paced environment

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

An innate ability to anticipate the impact of various solutions to technical problems

Strong conflict management and negotiating skills

Superior analytical, evaluation, and problem-solving abilities

Proven technical expertise in Linux and Web Development

This will make you stand out

Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability and regulated industries

Strong background in embedded software development and real-time systems

Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams through full product lifecycle

Expertise in Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices

Proven ability to drive process improvements and optimize software development workflows

Track record of fostering innovation and driving technical excellence in engineering teams

Experience managing geographically distributed remote and in-office teams

Why join SKYTRAC

At SKYTRAC, we are a dynamic team of passionate experts. We are driven and dedicated; we take ownership of our work, and we are committed to delivering results. We value individuals who are proactive, take initiative, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity in everything they do. We thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, embracing challenges with agility. Our commitment to growth and development has made us the trusted subject matter experts we are today.

We offer

A positive and collaborative work culture

Engaging team-building activities

Flexible work hours

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Additional days off beyond vacation entitlement

This position is for an existing vacancy within our Engineering team, and will remain open until filled.