Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Government

What you’ll do

The Government Services and Solutions team is a Viasat business focused on delivering high quality end‑to‑end communications solutions to government customers operating across all domains, including airborne, land, and maritime operations. In many cases these customers require assured communications that include resilient features, integrated security, and the ability to dynamically switch between many communications options. The engineering required to meet these requirements must be rigorous, thoughtful, user‑focused, and high quality.

• You will be responsible for software development and systems engineering.
• You will be part of an agile multidisciplinary development team to plan, track, and complete embedded software development for multiple SATCOM modems and waveforms.
• Responsible for embedded systems software engineering.
• Embedded or applications developer.
• Responsible for front‑end user interface development engineering, including a focus on user experience.
• System infrastructure development; scripting, automation, data visualization, and dashboarding.
• Developing intellectual property in SATCOM.
• May provide guidance/mentoring to junior level staff.

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 7‑10 years of relevant industry experience.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship.
• Experience with C/C++ development for embedded systems.
• Experience with Linux operating systems and network systems programming.
• Ability to pick up new software, frameworks, and APIs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent software design, problem‑solving, and debugging skills.

• Experience with satellite MAC and PHY layers.
• Experience with Python, Java, and shell scripting.
• Experience with virtual environments and frameworks.
• Experience developing software monitoring and control software.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Perforce), development tools (Eclipse, Visual Studio, etc.), and agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

$ – $ / annually.

For positions in San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area, and the New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is $ – $ / annually.

Additional cash or stock incentives may be part of the compensation package along with medical, financial, and other benefits.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.