Embedded Software Engineer, Viasat Government - Viasat : Job Details

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.

What you'll do

We are looking for ambitious software engineers to work on the requirements, design, implementation, integration, and test of embedded and application software. Members of our team develop code from the driver level in C, to the application level, all the way to the user interface level using HTML and JavaScript. We additionally prepare operations user documentation and support our global services team by fixing field issues. Your can do attitude and the drive to learn new things will help continue to drive Viasat Government's success.

The day-to-day

In this role you will be responsible for analyzing software requirements, high level architecture design, low level detailed design, implementation, test and integration. You will collaborate with an Agile Scrum team to plan, track, and complete embedded software development for multiple SATCOM modems.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related subject area
• At least 3 years of design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++
• At least 2 years Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment
• 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
• Good oral and written communication skills

What will help you on the job

• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Linux expertise
• Web-based user interface development experience
• Experience with large-scale wireless communication systems (SATCOM, LTE, etc.)
• Networking experience: TCP/IP, NAT, L2 Switching, Firewalls, AAA, DHCP
• Experience managing Cisco switches and routers
• Experience with Python
• Experience with Docker
• Technical writing/documentation experience (Wiki, Word, Visio)
• CI/CD software
• Experience interacting with team members across multiple geographic sites

Salary range $111,500.00 - $176,500.00 / 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 $139,000.00- $208,000.00/ annuallyAt 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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.