Embedded Software Engineer - Viasat Government
About The Position
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. This is a role for an Embedded Software Engineer within Secure Network Systems (SNS) - Viasat Government, experienced in C/C++ and interested in learning the Rust programming language. 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. This role is for an experienced software engineer capable of working on or leading well-defined projects with little instruction while demonstrating expertise in most core software development competencies. This program is to develop, test and certify Next Generation Encryptor (NGE) encryptors to protect government networks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
- At least 5 years of design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++
- At least 1 year 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
- Works autonomously with little instruction to solve well-defined problems.
- Provide guidance and/or mentor junior level staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Telecommunications
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
