Senior Airborne Platform Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Gogoair scores A on the Alion truth index.
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As a Gogo Senior Airborne Platform Software Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing and testing production quality software for Gogo airborne products on a Linux platform. You will develop new features, enhance existing software components, and test feature functionality on both existing products and our Next Generation 5G Air to Ground solution. You will be part of an experienced development team that integrates closely with other teams across the company.
Do you want to work with people who are experts in their field and have fun working together?
COME ON BOARD THE GOGO AIRBORNE PLATFORM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TEAM!
How will you make a difference?
Design and develop software features for new products or extend design of existing products, including selection and integration of third-party technologies, particularly open source
Create high and low-level design documentation
Conduct design reviews and participate in code inspections
Assist in development of automated unit tests
Provide estimates for design and feature development
Track project stories/tasks, provide status, and ensure stories/tasks are completed on schedule
Continually improve design, development, and test processes
May participate in establishing and maintaining software build environment and source code repository for assigned projects
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
7-12 years of software development experience, preferably in a Linux or embedded systems environment
Understanding of Linux networking includingrouting,iptables,DHCP, and DNS
Required Skills, Experience and Talents
Strong application development skills in Linux environments utilizing Python and/or Linux scripting languages, C/C++, and possibly Go
Experience as a Software Engineer developing software and utilizing open source packages in data communications and/or telecommunications systems
Skilled in Jenkins automation build and test environment
Relevant software configuration management and tools skills using Git
Knowledge of Linux container concepts, especially Docker related
Preferred Skills,Experience and Talents
Experience with 802.11ac wireless networking
Understanding of traffic shaping and QoS
Has worked with the Agile software development methodology and SAFe framework
Avionics and ARINC protocols knowledge
Working knowledge of the DO-178C certification process
Satellite communication experience
Equal Pay Disclosure(s)
Base Pay:
104,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD AnnualTarget Annual Short-Term Incentive:
Bonus Plan at 10% (% of Annualized Base Pay)Eligible for Incentive Stock Program:
YesBenefits:
Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information atwww.gogoair.com/careers.
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Gogo is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity.
Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability.
The EEO is the law and is available here. Gogo participatesin E-Verify (English and Spanish). Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).