About the role

What will you do at Viasat?

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities.

At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

This is a role for a Embedded Software Engineer who is eager to give to a small, fast-paced team. You will develop software to support encrypted communications systems including Layer 2 and Layer 3 In-line Network Encryptors, embedded cryptographic devices, and emerging cryptographic solutions. You will interface and collaborate with system, test, and hardware engineers as new capabilities are developed and transitioned into service.

The day-to-day

Design and implementation with embedded software in C/C++

Linux OS use, for an embedded environment

TCP/IP and common network configuration

Linux kernel driver development/modifications

Familiarity with to bare metal embedded device drivers

Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)

RESTConf interface design and implementation

Emulation Environments

Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)

Python development

Standalone embedded applications

Participating in multi-disciplinary teams

This program is to develop, test, and certify the Next Generation Encryptor (NGE) High-Speed encryptor to support government enterprise networks.

This is an onsite role based out of Carlsbad, CA, Marlborough, MA, Linthicum Heights, MD, or Tampa, FL.

What you'll need

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

At least 5 years design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++.

At least 2 years Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment

Experience using RUST

Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common network configuration

Object-oriented software development experience

Agile Scrum development experience

Ability to plan, track, and report on progress

CI/CD software

Good oral and written communication skills

US citizenship and an active SECRET (or higher) security clearance is required

Ability to travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job

Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications

Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers

Experience with microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.); Experience with Rust or other memory language

Experience with RESTConf interface design and implementation

Experience with Emulation Environments

Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)

Experience with Python; Experience using Rust or similar programming language

Familiarity with standalone embedded applications

Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams #LI-BBS

Salary range

$140,500.00 - $221,500.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $174,000.00- $261,000.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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Which skills does this role require?

CC++LinuxEmbedded softwareTCP/IPNetwork configurationLinux kernel driver developmentBare metal embedded device driversMicroprocessorsRESTConfEmulation environmentsNetworking protocolsPythonRustAgile ScrumCI/CDEmbedded SoftwareKernel DriverBare MetalARMRISC-VIPSecMACsecTLSAgileScrumEncryptionCryptographyNetwork SecurityEmbedded SystemsSecret ClearanceGovernment

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