Embedded Software Engineer, Early Career

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a role for an Embedded Software Engineer within Secure Network 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.

Requirements

• Completion of Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 0-3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience
• 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%

Nice To Haves

• Object-oriented software development experience
• 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 RESTConf interface design and implementation
• Experience with Emulation Environments
• Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
• Experience with Python
• Familiarity with standalone embedded applications
• Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available pending eligibility
• range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
• comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level