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Viasat · 10 hours ago

Embedded Software Engineer

Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$112K/yr - $176K/yr

2+ years exp

Viasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver impactful connections. They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for encrypted communication systems, collaborating with various engineering teams to transition new capabilities into service.

InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implementation with embedded software in C/C++ and Rust

Linux OS use, for an embedded environment

TCP/IP and common network configuration

Object-oriented software development

Agile Scrum development

Ability to plan, track and report on progress

CI/CD software development

Good oral and written communications skills

Linux kernel driver development/modifications

Familiarity with to bare metal embedded device drivers

Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)

Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)

Python development

Standalone embedded applications

Participating in multi-disciplinary teams

Qualification

Embedded software in C/C++Linux OS for embeddedNetworking protocolsRustCI/CD softwareAgile Scrum developmentObject-oriented developmentMicroprocessors experienceStandalone embedded applicationsCommunication skills

Required

At least 2-3 years of design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++

At least 1 year Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment

Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications

Design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++

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

CI/CD software

Good oral and written communication skills

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or a related field

US citizenship and an active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance

Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred

Rust experience is preferred

Familiarity with to bare metal embedded device drivers

Experience with microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)

Experience with RESTConf interface design and implementation

Experience with Emulation Environments

Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)

Experience with Python

Familiarity with to standalone embedded applications

Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams

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

Glassdoor3.8

Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.

Founded in 1986

Carlsbad, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.viasat.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$3.16B

Key Investors

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2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M

2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B

2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M

Leadership Team

Andy Lincoln

Chief Engineer

Don Buchman

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