Embedded Software Engineer, Viasat Government

What you ll do

This is a role for a Embedded Software Engineer who is eager to give 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.

• 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, Marlborough, MA, Linthicum Heights, MD, or Tampa, FL.

• 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%

• 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 similar programming language
• Familiarity with standalone embedded applications
• Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams #LI-BBS

$ - $ / 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