Senior Web Development Engineer
McLean, VA 
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Job Description

Are you up to the challenge?

As a talented and motivated senior web developer, you will play an integral role in providing new development, maintenance, and support for a web application. This application serves as data presentation layer to improve flight operations and situational awareness for our fleet of geo-synchronous satellites. You will also help maintain an online library of technical materials, processes, operational documentation, and satellite health assessments and reports.

  • Work with Satellite Control System, Satellite Engineering and Flight Dynamic and Mission Assurance teams to define and implement Web based applications and tools to improve situational awareness and operation workflow.
  • Showcase your software development skills to build high-quality software products and associated test suites.
  • Collaborate with Satellite Engineering and Satellite Control personnel in an agile manner to define, develop and implement tools that benefit the entire Satellite Operations and Engineering organization.
  • Coordinate development of Applications and API's with Mission Assurance in support of Satellite Engineering's needs.
  • Assist Satellite Engineering with data processing and batch tasks by developing scripts and automation of these tasks.

You should definitely have:

  • Bachelor's degree required. Computer science, engineering, physics degree preferred
  • Solid experience developing in PHP, Python including using API Falcon or any other frameworks.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience with established computer skills in the fields of full stack web programming and database applications such as JavaScript, Python, PHP, HTML, CSS, SVG, ReactJS, NodeJS, jQuery, D3, ORACLE/MySQL, MongoDB, XML, Restful API, WebSocket required.
  • Developed Node.js and Express.js to run script in sever-side and to develop the server-based applications and divert users to routes.
  • Hand-on experience in NoSQL Database (MongoDB), data modeling and schema design.
  • Used GitHub to conduct modern distributed source code management.
  • Followed REST API design rules and parsed multiple data types into JSON in the responses.
  • Experience with scripting for data processing (Big Data) and automation tasks using languages such as Python and MATLAB required.
  • Demonstrated experience with applying systems engineering tools and techniques throughout the life cycle of a project.
  • Must have comprehensive problem-solving skills and general engineering knowledge pertaining to quality, reporting and processes.
  • Strong organizational skills with a willingness to work with others to foster a team spirit
  • This role is subject to ITAR; candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee).

It would be nice if you had:

  • Experience with Content Management Systems, like WordPress desirable
  • Experience with user interface (UI) and/or user experience (UX) design
  • Hand on experience using React UI libraries such as Material UI, Ant Design and Bootstrap, developing web more efficiently with high-quality and responsive components.
  • Experience in Agile Software Development and DevOps Environment
  • Knowledge of satellite design, machine to machine communication, network communications, IOT (Internet of Things) or other complex systems is a plus

What it's like to work with us:

Intelsat is connecting the world and transforming the satellite and inflight connectivity landscape by reaching beyond the traditional satellite industry. We are defining new products that will open new, profitable markets. We connect the aviation industry and air travelers with innovative technology and applications, and we do it all in a high-energy environment that welcomes the next challenge. To help us reach this goal, you should be a bold thinker who will perform a key role in shaping Intelsat innovation for years to come.

  • We emphasize personal and professional growth
  • Awesome benefits including PTO, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Fun, diverse, and inclusive culture

Other Job Info:

  • These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
  • Job requires ability to sit for long periods of time
  • #LI-FM1

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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