Embedded Software Engineer

At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.

We're a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.

Viasat's Advanced Electronics team is responsible for developing and operating satellite systems and payloads that are designed to be highly reliable and able to withstand the harsh conditions of space. This includes designing and building satellite platforms, payloads, and ground systems that are capable of surviving and continuing to function in the face of extreme temperatures radiation, and other environmental challenges. The goal of the team is to ensure Viasat's satellite systems deliver reliable, high-quality service worldwide.

• Development and integration involving embedded programming in C/C++
• Build and incorporation with embedded and system test software developed in C/C++ alongside Python
• Development and deployment of Linux OS applications in Python, C/C++, and Rust
• Build and deployment of FreeRTOS applications in C/C++
• Build and develop applications for microprocessors, embedded processors, and FPGAs
• Design and implementation of bare metal embedded device drivers
• Debug and resolve complex integration issues
• Design CI/CD infrastructure and automation services
• Find opportunities to improve product reliability and security
• Lead design reviews and documentation tasks
• Agile SCRUM Framework development
• Works autonomously with little instruction to solve well-defined problems

• A minimum 5 years of professional experience using C/C++
• Expertise with multi-threaded applications and inter-process communication
• Understanding of real-time concepts on embedded Linux or RTOS platforms
• Government position, US Citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar field, or equivalent experience

• Experience with C/C++ software development
• Experience with CI/CD practices
• Experience with AI Toolkits and Platforms (e.g. Copilot, Claude, Cursor, etc.)
• Familiarity with tools and services like Git, GitHub, Jira, Jama, Artifactory, etc.
• Familiarity with FPGA-based architectures
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Familiarity with RTOS and standalone embedded applications
• Familiarity with Ethernet standard and protocols
• Familiarity with network security protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
• Familiarity with Python software development
• Familiarity with Emulation Environments

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.