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Viasat · 4 hours ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Viasat Government

positionCarlsbad, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$136K/yr - $252K/yr
date7+ years exp

Viasat is a company on a mission to deliver transformative communications solutions globally. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing high-quality embedded software for SATCOM modems and waveforms, focusing on user experience and system infrastructure development.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

C/C++ developmentEmbedded systemsLinux Operating SystemsPythonSoftware designDebugging skillsConfiguration management toolsCommunicationTeamwork skillsProblem solving

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

Viasat

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Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
dateFounded in 1986
location
Carlsbad, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.viasat.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.16B
Key Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M

Leadership Team

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Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
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Don Buchman
President Aviation
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