Teledesic looking for VxWorks experts...
Much concern has been expressed on this thread about the potential competition to Wind River Systems from Gates/Microsoft, but IMHO not enough has been said about the way these two companies benefit from each other.
I was reminded of this when I noticed that Teledesic is looking for VxWorks experts. (Teledesic is the global satellite access company financed by Craig McCaw, Bill Gates, and Boeing.) Like the I2O initiative, this looks like another example of the way in which both WIND and Gates/MSFT mutually benefit.
Here is one of the ads I found:
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Sr. Software Engineer - Teledesic
Date Posted: Sun Feb 15 1998
Description:
Teledesic is building a global access, broadband telecommunications network. Using a constellation of several hundred low-Earth-orbit satellites, Teledesic will create the world's first network to provide affordable, worldwide, "fiber-like" access to telecommunications services such as broadband Internet access, videoconferencing, high-quality voice and other digital data needs. On Day One of service, Teledesic will enable broadband telecommunications access for businesses, schools and individuals everywhere on the planet.
Teledesic is a leading-edge-technology project offering a wide variety of challenging operational and simulation software development, integration and test positions in the areas of: onboard satellite command and control; ground-based satellite constellation monitor and control, network protocol development; network signaling and protocol translation; network management; and network business management. User Equipment User Equipment is the gateway from terrestrial network domain to the Teledesic satellite constellation.
Software functions include network protocol development, network signaling and protocol translation, network management, satellite tracking and antenna control. Positions include application and real-time software design and documentation, software modeling, network simulation, code development, integration, code reviews, configuration management, test environment development, software test, hardware-in-the-loop test, and software engineering development.
The following skill areas are needed, preference will be given to candidates having skills in multiple areas: * Development Techniques: Spiral Prototyping * Programming Languages: C/C++ Language * Development Platforms: Visual C++/VxWorks * Network protocols: Internet Protocol, ATM, Frame Relay, SONET * Simulation software: Opnet, SPW, BONES * Configuration Management Tools: Slate, Clearcase
This is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of this operation. E-mail your resume today.
Skills Required:
C/C++, Visual C++, VXWorks, Opnet, SPW, Bones, ATM, Sonet
Duration: 18 Months
Location: WA
Pay Rate: Open
Company Name: Butler International, Inc. In Redmond
Contact: Chris Herbig
Phone: 425-885-6222 Fax: 425-885-4988
Please Reference: # 0108081907 on all replies.
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