Embedded Software Engineer, Early Career

Carlsbad, CA

Full-time

Onsite

$95K/yr - $150K/yr

Entry Level

Viasat delivers secure communications solutions for consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries worldwide. The Embedded Software Engineer will develop software for encrypted communications systems, collaborate with system, test, and hardware engineers, and contribute to embedded software development in a fast-paced team.

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Responsibilities

This is a role for a Embedded Software Engineer within Secure Netowrk Systems (SNS) - Viasat Government who is eager to contribute 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
Design and implementation with embedded software in C/C++ and Rust
Linux OS use, for an embedded environment
TCP/IP and common network configuration
Object-oriented software development
Agile Scrum development
Ability to plan, track and report on progress
CI/CD software development
Good oral and written communications skills
Linux kernel driver development/modifications
Familiarity with to bare metal embedded device drivers
Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
Python development
Standalone embedded applications
Participating in multi-disciplinary teams

Qualification

Required

• Education: Completion of Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience: This role is intended for someone with 0-3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience
• Citizenship: This position requires U.S. Citizenship and an active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance
+ Design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++ or Rust
+ Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment
+ Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common network configuration
+ Agile Scrum development experience
+ Ability to plan, track, and report on progress
+ CI/CD software
+ Good oral and written communication skills
+ Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred

• Object-oriented software development experience
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Familiarity with to bare metal embedded device drivers
• Experience with microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
• Experience with RESTConf interface design and implementation
• Experience with Emulation Environments
• Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
• Experience with Python
• Familiarity with to standalone embedded applications
• Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams

Benefits

Relocation assistance is available pending eligibility.
Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits may be provided, dependent on the position offered.

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