Flightcell is a renowned designer & manufacturer of aircraft cellular and satellite communication systems, delivering industry-leading voice, data, and tracking capabilities for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. With thousands of systems in service globally, Flightcell caters to high-profile clients like Leonardo Helicopters, Airbus Helicopters, Bristow, CAL Fire, Royal Flying Doctor Service, and the U.S. Armed Forces. Their dedication to mission-critical communication and tracking solutions has established Flightcell as a trusted partner in the global aviation industry.
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our tight-knit engineering team developing cutting-edge IoT systems used in critical aviation environments. This is a hands-on role covering the entire software lifecycle—research, architecture, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation. You’ll contribute to real-world projects that demand high reliability, safety, and security, with the freedom to innovate and the support to grow.
At Flightcell, our software engineering spans a broad range of technologies and methodologies, including Satellite, Cellular, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Linux OS and driver development, Cloud infrastructure, Networking, DevOps, SecOps, RESTful APIs, and modern web frontend and backend development. This is a unique opportunity for engineers to work across a diverse tech stack, gain experience in multiple domains, and contribute to real-world, mission-critical systems.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and maintain embedded and application-level software for satellite and cellular systems used in mission-critical aircraft.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholder on new product and feature developments.
- Be on the lookout for new technologies and ways to incorporate them into Flightcell offerings.
- Work directly on products used in high-stakes operations by international clients.
- Be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and reliability.
What You’ll Bring:
- 4+ years of software development experience.
- A tertiary qualification in Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science or related field.
- Strong experience with software development and the Software Development Life Cycle
- Proficiency in C, C++, Golang.
- Familiarity with Git and Jira.
Nice to Haves:
- Solid understanding of network technologies and protocols.
- Experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 quality standards.
- Experience with QT6 framework.
- Experience with cellular/satellite communications.
- A passion for aviation.
- Embedded Linux (e.g. Yocto, Bitbake)
Why Join Us?
Flightcell has a culture that values, engages, and rewards our employees. Some benefits include:
- Company profit share scheme
- Private health insurance
- Monthly massages
- Flightcell uniform (optional)
- Social activities
To learn more about Flightcell please copy and paste this link into your browser: http://www.flightcell.com/about/about-flightcell
To view the job description please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://bit.ly/4ltZ4Sz
For further information please contact Odette Shearer ph 0212708657 or odette@intepeople.co.nz
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Applicants for this position must be NZ citizens or already have permanent residency to be considered for this role.
