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Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Viasat Government

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or related field, with 7-10 years of relevant industry experience
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Experience with C/C++ development for embedded systems
  • Experience with Linux operating systems and network systems programming

Requirements:

  • Develop and deliver embedded software for multiple SATCOM modems and waveforms as part of an agile, multidisciplinary team
  • Perform embedded systems software engineering and front-end UI development with a focus on user experience, including scripting, automation, and data visualization
  • Contribute to system infrastructure development and development of SATCOM intellectual property, and provide mentorship to junior staff
  • Collaborate across airborne, land, and maritime domains to ensure resilient, secure, and adaptable communications

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.

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 who operate across all domains, including airborne, land, and maritime operations. In many cases these customers require assured communications which 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.

The day-to-day:
  • You will be responsible for software development and systems engineering
  • You will be a part of an agile multidisciplinary development team to plan, track, 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 focus on user experience
  • System infrastructure development; scripting, automation, data visualization & dashboarding
  • Developing intellectual property in SATCOM
  • May provide guidance/mentor junior level staff 
What you'll need:
  • Completion of Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, engineering or related field 
  • This role is intended for someone with 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
What will help you on the job:
  • Experience with satellite MAC and PHY layers
  • Experience with Python, Java and shell scripting
  • Experience with virtual environments and frameworks
  • Experience with 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
Salary range: $135,500.00 - $214,000.00 / 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 $168,500.00- $252,500.00/ 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 https://careers.viasat.com/benefits. 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.

 

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