Embedded Software Engineer-Government, 6305
KF•Carlsbad, CA
About The Position
We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join the Government Terminals Software Team. This role involves developing robust, scalable software for terminals operating on our next-generation high capacity ViaSat-3 satellite constellation, within an Agile environment. You will contribute to high-performance communication solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent.
- 5+ years of embedded software development experience using C/C++.
- 2+ years experience working in Agile teams.
- Experience with modern software development practices such as CI/CD, TDD and DevOps.
- Languages: C/C++ (Primary), Rust, and Bash.
- Operating System: Linux, OpenWRT.
- Testing Frameworks: Google Test, cMocka.
- Tools: Jira, Git/GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, and CodeQL
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Strong experience with multi-threading, memory management, and IP networking on Linux-based systems.
- Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams to resolve complex integration issues.
- Experience designing and implementing networking protocols and building REST APIs for system communication.
- Experience leveraging AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) to accelerate software development, code generation, and debugging processes.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test software components following Gen-3 architecture principles, including message-driven IPC communication and domain-driven scope.
- Participate in scrum meetings, assist with task estimation, and maintain clear status updates in Jira.
- Create and update Architectural Designs, Interface Control Descriptions (ICDs), and Statements of Work (SoW) for new features.
- Develop automated unit tests with a target of >80% code coverage and write comprehensive test automation plans to ensure software reliability.
- Perform hands-on integration, testing, and troubleshooting with terminal and antenna hardware in lab environments.
- Utilize Jenkins and GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment of software packages.
Benefits
- range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
