Software Engineer – Embedded, Government

Job Description:

About us. 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.

In this role as Software Engineer in Viasat Government, you will be responsible for software design, development, and testing of communication products using established processes in a team-oriented environment. You will be tasked with decomposition, analysis, software architecture, implementation, and testing requirements. You are a great teammate who can collaborate optimally with interdisciplinary teams comprising software, hardware, and systems architecture. You will work independently but also have the mentorship of more expert systems and software engineering team members.

Viasat’s Free Space Optics (FSO) are expeditionary beyond‑line‑of‑sight laser communication terminals for the tactical edge. Viasat Mercury and Quicksilver are designed to be simple to use, allowing operators to deploy and align through a Web UI. On FSO, you will have the opportunity to work on software, ranging from setting FPGA registers to control I/O, to multi‑threaded, multi‑process socket servers in C++, and up to the user interface level using Type Script and React over Web Sockets.

• Understand and analyze user and system requirements as input for the SW development
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Software Engineers and project collaborators to deliver SW products with quality, on time and in line with defined scope
• Deliver maintainable, robust and testable code
• Share knowledge and collaborate with other developers and network engineers across the business
• Support the production of SW documentation as needed
• Proactively propose solutions to ensure business continuity
• Willingness to working on different projects concurrently

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• At least 2 years of design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++
• Language experience: C, C++, JavaScript/Typescript
• Experience with CMake, Make
• Experience with Linux
• Multiprocessing and multithreading
• Inter‑process communication
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common network configuration
• Experience with RPC and REST APIs
• Object‑oriented software development experience
• Ability to plan, track, and report on progress
• Good oral and written communication skills
• US Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• This will initially be an on‑site role based in Carlsbad; the role could evolve into a hybrid role

• Experience with Open Wrt/Linux in embedded environments
• Experience with Emulation Environments
  
  Experience with Python
  
  Experience with React (NextJS)
  
  Experience with Web‑based user interface development
  
  Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
  
  Knowledge of automation test benches (CTest, CMocka) and integration with CI/CD frameworks (Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, Artifactory)
  Experience participating in multi‑disciplinary teams Salary range

  $ – $ / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $–$ / annually. At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.
  
  Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at

  EEO Statement. Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.