Embedded Software Engineer
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. The ViaSat Access Edge Terminal Software team is responsible for the design, development, delivery and support of software running on embedded satellite terminal products (Ka-band, L-band, 5G) that are used in aviation, maritime, residential and other sectors. You’ll be a software engineer working as part of a software team with a technical lead. You will be engaging & collaborating with other software teams working on embedded software, to achieve development, design, quality and agility goals. This is a site‑based role, employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five‑day workweek.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or equivalent in computer science or computer engineering and relevant coursework in computer science
- Experience in hands-on software development or relevant school projects, using C/C++
- Proven experience with Linux/UNIX
- Hands-on experience with Objected Oriented methodology & development
- Experience with using AI tooling in software development
- Strong analytical skills & ability to evaluate software design, including existing codebases
- Strong sense of ownership
- Excellent communication skills
- US Citizenship or permanent residence required
Nice To Haves
- Experience using C/C++.
- Experience with Linux and bare-metal programming for embedded systems.
- Experience writing unit tests for C/C++.
- Understanding of multiheaded programming and applications.
- Linux HW peripheral driver development and linux kernel development.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., git).
- Make systems, particularly CMake.
- Posix and Bash shell scripting.
- Being detail oriented with strong analytical problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate and communicate in a team environment.
- Coursework and familiarity with RF and satellite communications principles.
Responsibilities
- Software engineering as part of an agile development team
- Design, develop and drive software products
- Participate in design, development and code reviews of software with a view to deliver quality products in the short and long term
- Collaborate & coordinate with other software engineers and teams in driving timely delivery of quality software
- Produce software as an individual contributor.
Benefits
- range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
