Telecommunication Systems Designer

Solara Remote Data Delivery Incorporated (Solara) is seeking a Telecommunications System Designer with a passion for satellites and space. As part of our Systems Design team, you will maintain and further develop a leading-edge hybrid satellite and cellular communication products that will transform the way satellite communications is used today.

This position requires the secure operation and application development of 5G-compliant systems, that thrives in a dynamic cross-functional organization that is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to pivot on new requirements.

Join us, and you will contribute to bringing communications to unserved areas, changing our world.

Your main tasks will be:

• Contributing to the design and upgrading of our satellite and cellular SMS message and GPS location management system.
• Firmware specifically for Nordic and Texas Instruments devices.
• Supporting other design, marketing and administration personnel in system design and operations as needed.

You will have the following competencies:

• Microcontroller firmware programming on Nordic devices, testing and circuit design for telecommunications.
• Being the technical authority on the hardware design, communication links and messaging through company proprietary data systems.
• Participation in decisions at the systems and operational levels.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Committing to the objectives of Solara.
• Adapting your work methods to the agile methodology.
• Delivery of work on time and of high quality.
• Contributing to cross-functional design, implementation and verification activities.
• Working with contractors and suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective and high-quality results.
• Supervision of junior designers.
• Providing inputs to support business level processes and decisions.
• You shall have the following professional qualifications:
• B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 10 years of expertise in ARM processor firmware programming and Nordic device firmware development experience.
• Strong work management skills in project planning.
• Demonstrated ability to document systems for testing, review and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication skills for working as part of a development team with hardware engineers and interfacing with customers.
• Experience in working with machine-to-machine communications systems, antenna design and secure interfacing with external systems an asset.
• Competence with tools including Eclipse programming environment, Bluetooth testing tools, and Microsoft Office suite.

As a successful candidate, your personal attitude will be aligned with the following:

• You acknowledge that Solara is a leader in giving the world new ways to communicate that customers depend on for enjoyment, business continuity and safety, and you are ready to go the extra mile when needed.
• You are eager to work with a team that helps one another, shares thoughts and ideas, and respects one another in our diversity and unique life experiences.
• You thrive being part of a team of highly skilled, experience and efficient teammates.
• You are a solution-oriented person who can comfortably manage uncertainty and sees opportunity in risks.
• You know "perfection" is the enemy of "completed on time and within specification".
• All in all, you want to be part of the future of Solara, the company that will transform the way satellite and cellular communications are used today.
• Must be willing to provide information for Government of Canada security screening.

In exchange, Solara will offer you a permanent employment contract with the most flexible work conditions, three weeks paid leave and an attractive compensation package.

Tom Tessier, President of Solara, is looking forward to receiving your resume at ttessier@solaradata.com. You may also reach him at 204-272-6102.