Embedded Software Engineer, Viasat Government

Viasat

Linthicum Heights, MD

Full Time

Mid Level

112k-177k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. This role is for an Embedded Software Engineer within Viasat Government who will contribute to a small, fast-paced team developing encrypted communications systems, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 In-line Network Encryptors, embedded cryptographic devices, and emerging cryptographic solutions. The program aims to develop, test, and certify the Next Generation Encryptor (NGE) High-Speed encryptor to support government enterprise networks.

Key Responsibilities

Develop software to support encrypted communications systems including Layer 2 and Layer 3 In-line Network Encryptors, embedded cryptographic devices, and emerging cryptographic solutions.
Interface and collaborate with system, test, and hardware engineers as new capabilities are developed and transitioned into service.
Design and implement embedded software in C/C++ for Linux OS in an embedded environment.
Work with TCP/IP and common network configuration, Linux kernel driver development/modifications.
Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers and microprocessors/embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.).
Design and implement RESTConf interfaces and participate in emulation environments.
Work with networking protocols such as IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.
Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to develop, test, and certify encryption hardware.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
At least 2-3 years of design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++.
At least 1 year of Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment.
Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common network configuration.
Object-oriented software development experience.
Experience with Agile Scrum development.
Ability to plan, track, and report on progress.
Experience with CI/CD software.
Good oral and written communication skills.
US citizenship and an active SECRET (or higher) security clearance.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications.
Experience with bare metal embedded device drivers.
Experience with microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.).
Experience with Rust or other memory-safe languages.
Experience with RESTConf interface design and implementation.
Experience with emulation environments.
Experience with networking protocols such as IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.
Experience with Python and Rust or similar programming languages.
Familiarity with standalone embedded applications.
Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Educational background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range $111,500.00 - $176,500.00 annually.
Additional compensation may include cash or stock incentives.
Comprehensive benefits focused on health and wellness.

Working at Viasat

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 protected characteristic.

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