Software Engineer

Viasat, Inc. • Duluth, GA

11d

About The Position

As a Software Engineer you will work as a member of the program delivery team and support the product development team. Both teams focus on developing and supporting the delivery of a monitor and control software, ViaControl, for satellite antenna systems. You will be participating in active software development of device drivers and product features using either a waterfall or agile methodology. We are seeking a Software Engineer Intern with experience working in Python and knowledge of various communication protocols including TCP, SNMP, and REST. An ideal candidate will have the knowledge and desire to support the design, development, implementation, integration, and testing of the ViaControl M&C software.

Your day-to-day will vary by program phase, but core activities include designing, developing, testing, and documenting device drivers that integrate ViaControl with satellite antenna systems, and configuring and deploying ViaControl across a variety of hardware platforms. You will engage directly with internal and external customers to answer technical questions and resolve operational issues, and work alongside the product development team to contribute to feature development and provide real-world performance feedback. Above all, you will be a collaborative teammate — helping others hit delivery milestones and working through technical challenges together.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or currently pursuing)
• 2+ years of experience writing in Python
• Familiarity with network communication protocols such as TCP, SNMP, or REST
• Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Ability to work in a Linux-based environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with device driver development or hardware integration
• Experience with Ansible or similar configuration management tools
• Exposure to satellite communications, ground systems, or aerospace/defense domains
• Familiarity with agile or waterfall software development methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, testing, and documenting device drivers that integrate ViaControl with satellite antenna systems
• Configuring and deploying ViaControl across a variety of hardware platforms
• Engaging directly with internal and external customers to answer technical questions and resolve operational issues
• Working alongside the product development team to contribute to feature development and provide real-world performance feedback
• Collaborating with teammates to hit delivery milestones and work through technical challenges

Benefits

• Range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
• Comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level