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 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.

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

• 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.)

• 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.

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 3 years Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment

• 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 communications skills

• US citizenship and ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance is required

What will help you on the job

• 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