Embedded Software Engineer - Rust, Viasat Government

Viasat, Inc.

75d • $83,500 - $132,000

About The Position

This is a role for an Embedded Software Engineer within Viasat Government - Secure Network Systems (SNS) experienced in the Rust programming language 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

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Rust experience, ideally writing production code for embedded devices
• Design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++
• Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP
• Object-oriented software development experience
• Ability to plan, track and report on progress
• Good oral and written communications skills
• US citizenship and an active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance is required
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• Agile Scrum 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 Rust and C/C++
• Linux OS use, for an embedded environment
• TCP/IP and common network configuration
• Agile Scrum development
• Ability to plan, track and report on progress
• CI/CD software development
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
• Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
• Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
• Participating in multi-disciplinary teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit offerings focused on holistic health and wellness
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees