Embedded Software Developer

Investing in People

We provide clear objectives, a positive work environment, fair compensation and work-life balance. We have fun, promote teamwork and support each other. We value and empower each employee.

Our Values

Be All In

• We believe in what we do
• We deliver on what we promise
• We embrace challenges and act with intention
• We actively engage

Be Collaborative

• We seek out and respect other ideas and opinions
• We focus, listen, evaluate, and adapt quickly
• We pull together to get things done
• We recognize and celebrate excellence

Be the Challenge to the Status Quo

• We create a safe space to experiment
• We push boundaries through creativity
• We work until the problem is solved
• We focus on little improvements to deliver big results

Why Work at FLYHT

9/80 work week

We work 80 hours over 9 days with every other Friday off, allowing employees more weekend time with their families and to enjoy hobbies, social activities, or simple relaxation.

Flexible schedule with core hours

Core hours to ensure that you can work around your schedule – whether it’s 8am daycare drop offs or you’re super productive in the morning

Great Place to Work Initiative

Active focus on making improvements – such as implementing a Career Development Program, or instituting a fully funded and active Social Committee

Comprehensive benefits package

The standards – health, dental, short term and long-term disability, life insurance – as well as a retirement savings matching program, Personal Time Off, and 120 paid vacation hours

• Embedded Software Developer
• Location Calgary, AB

FLYHT is looking to add an Embedded Software Developer to our team.

The successful candidates will embody our core values

• We Are Tenacious
• We Are Inclusive
• We Grow Together
• We Are Innovative
• We Are Always Learning & Experimenting

We love using technology to implement creative solutions that meet our customers’ needs. We believe all of us have a leadership role to play. We self-manage at the department, team, and individual levels. We are customer driven and take our stakeholder input seriously.

We find aviation, aircraft, and related operations exciting, challenging, and deeply engaging. While previous experience in this field is a plus, it’s not required — enthusiasm is contagious once you’re here. As a developer, your curiosity and drive set you apart. You excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and understand how each small piece contributes to the bigger picture.

You love solving complex problems with a practical mindset and bring a passion for learning, mentoring, and creating innovative solutions.

As a Senior Embedded Software Developer at FLYHT, you’ll be at the heart of designing and building the software that powers our cutting-edge aerospace systems. You’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team in an Agile environment, contributing to every stage of the development lifecycle—from architecture and coding to testing and deployment.

You’ll act as a technical mentor, guiding peers through complex challenges and helping break down work into achievable sprint goals. Your role will involve working with Linux and RTOS platforms, developing robust testing tools, and continuously improving software performance and reliability.

You’ll also explore emerging technologies, advocate for best practices, and contribute to the evolution of our systems with a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and scalability.

If you buy into the above, please apply.

Who is FLYHT?

We are Pioneers — FLYHT has been working with some of the best-known Airlines for over 20+ years. We are pioneers in Satellite Communications and Aviation Data Transfer & Delivery. We have a proven track record in Operational Efficiency, Communications, Data Management and Safety.

Spearheading innovation — Actionable Intelligence is driving instructions to people, machines, and processes to improve profit potential. It allows all assets & systems to apply derived rules to change an action to save time, money, or resources. In addition, it will facilitate learning in order to define better ways to accomplish all tasks.

How we do it — We mitigate the risks involved through our Technology Partner Program by implementing an Agile Design Process with highly-knowledgeable engineers and support staff dedicated to creating custom aerospace solutions.

What we offer

9/80 work week — We work 80 hours over 9 days with every other Friday off, allowing employees more weekend time with their families and to enjoy hobbies, social activities, or simple relaxation.

Great Place to Work Initiative — Active focus on making improvements, such as implementing a Career Development Program, or instituting a fully funded and active Social Committee.

Flexible schedule with core hours — Core hours to ensure that you can work around your schedule – whether it is 8am daycare drop offs or you’re super productive in the morning. We offer a semi hybrid environment.

Comprehensive benefits package — Health, dental, short term and long-term disability, life insurance – as well as a retirement savings matching program, Personal Time Off, and 120 paid vacation hours.

FLYHT has recently moved into a newly renovated space encompassing an amazing 360° view of the city, Nose Hill park and the Rocky Mountains. If you like awesome coffee, free and assigned parking, height adjustable workstations, and eating your lunch while looking at the mountains, keep reading and hit apply!

We’re looking for (not all required)

• Coding experience is required. Mainly in C and Python but knowledge of C++/Java/Java Script/Bash Scripting/Visual Basic and others are considered an asset. We apply the best tool for the job
• Experience with Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Yocto and OpenWRT
• Support of Linux and RTOS BSPs
• Development of unit tests and system testing software tools using simulated or real hardware
• Experience with GIT for source control
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge and understanding of different development methodologies, practices and tools such as code repositories, testing frameworks, release practices, continuous integration, and automated build servers

Assets (not required but would be looked at as differentiators)

• Knowledge of the aeronautic industry
• Knowledge of avionic software development guidelines (DO-178, DO-278)
• Experience with satellite-based communication protocols
• Experience with cellular and/or Bluetooth based communication products.
• Experience in test automation and automated code coverage analysis
• Knowledge of and experience with common aircraft data buses such as ARINC 717 and ARINC 429
• Experience simulating connected devices and systems
• Internet of Things (IoT) experience: interfacing with sensors and moving that data into the cloud (AWS IOT Greengrass experience is especially an asset)
• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
• Remote system management (firmware management)
• Knowledge of IAAC technologies such as Terraform or CloudFormation

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