Embedded Software Engineer, Viasat Government

KF•Carlsbad, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a role for a Embedded Software Engineer 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. The day-to-day Design and implementation with embedded software in C/C++ Linux OS use, for an embedded environment TCP/IP and common network configuration Linux kernel driver development/modifications Familiarity with to bare metal embedded device drivers Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.) RESTConf interface design and implementation Emulation Environments Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.) Python development Standalone embedded applications Participating in multi-disciplinary teams This program is to develop, test, and certify the Next Generation Encryptor (NGE) High-Speed encryptor to support government enterprise networks. This is an onsite role based out of Carlsbad, CA,

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
At least 5 years design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++.
At least 2 years Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment
Experience using RUST
Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common network configuration
Object-oriented software development experience
Agile Scrum development experience
Ability to plan, track, and report on progress
CI/CD software
Good oral and written communication skills
US citizenship and an active SECRET (or higher) security clearance is required
Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

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 Rust or other memory language
Experience with RESTConf interface design and implementation
Experience with Emulation Environments
Experience with networking protocols (e.g., IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
Experience with Python
Experience using Rust or a similar programming language
Familiarity with standalone embedded applications
Experience participating in multi-disciplinary team