• Job Description

  Req#: co-op-engineering-hardware-and-software-2

  ABOUT US:

  SKYTRAC, an aerospace leader in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications and intelligent connectivity, provides innovative technology solutions to some of the world’s largest organizations.

  Founded in 1986, SKYTRAC helped develop the first generation of real-time flight tracking communication systems, becoming a global leader in satellite communications.

  Our work helps aerial firefighters save our forests, allows search and rescue teams navigate dangerous environments, provides coast guards and militaries with mission-critical capabilities, and helps empower humanitarian missions around the world. Our technologies can be found on fixed-wing, rotorcraft, and uncrewed aerial vehicles on all seven continents.

  SKYTRAC is home to talented professionals seeking to make a difference through the development of cutting-edge software and hardware used in the complex aerospace sector.

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  CO-OP OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY:

  Our rapidly growing company is committed to fostering development of new and rising talent in the software engineering field, offering university students in their 3rd or 4th year of study a co-op opportunity. We look for team members who are curious, impactful, and inventive, and who in turn deliver exceptional business results through focus, passion, discipline, and innovation. Our internship program is designed to prepare students for career and employment readiness.

  Co-op opportunities are available at our Kelowna and Ottawa offices.
  

  Software Engineering
  

  You will work with the developers who have the responsibility for building the front-end and the back-end of our systems. You will gain the knowledge of how to design implement, test and deploy software as a service solution.

  You will learn what it means to be part of a cross-functional team that's responsible for the full software development life cycle.

  We are looking for students with education or experience in some of the following:
  

  • Kubernetes
  • Kafka
  • Containerization
  • JavaScript
  • Frontend frameworks
  • Backend technologies
  • Databases and web storage
  • Git/GitHub
  • HTTP and REST
  • AWS

    WE OFFER:

    • Learning, learning and more learning!
    • Professional meaningful work
    • Realtime on-the-job training
    • Mentorship by industry experts
    • Industry networking
    • Cross functional exposure and experience
    • A team you can belong to and believe in
    • A passionate, intelligent culture
    • Consideration for continued employment
    • Exposure to the exciting and increasingly growing aerospace industry working with the largest brands in aviation
      
      

      BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
      

      • Commitment to learning and excellence
        
      • Professionalism in presentation and conduct
        
      • Strong integrity and work ethic
        
      • Willingness to go the extra mile
        
      • Strong oral and written communication skills
      • Currently enrolled in a co-op program with a Canadian university or college

        PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
        

        • Enrolled in a Diploma in Computer Programming or Web Development and Internet Applications, or Bachelor of Computer Information Systems, Associate of Science degree.
          
        • An 4 or 8 month term with flexible start

          The hourly wage for this role is $24.00 CAD.
          

          If you think you are a good fit, we would love to hear from you!

          SKYTRAC are world leaders at the forefront of aviation technology. Please visit our website to find out more: https://www.skytrac.ca/

• About the company

  SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. is aviation’s single source for full-service data-driven business solutions.

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