Embedded Software Engineer – AI-Driven Satellite Systems

Viasat; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat in the United States is seeking a software engineer to join the ViaSat Access Edge Terminal Software team, building embedded software for satellite terminal products across Ka-band, L-band, and 5G. You will work within an agile team, contribute to design, development and delivery, and review code to ensure quality.

Role is site-based with 60%+ on-site requirement; travel up to 10% is expected; strong OO, C/C++, Python skills and Linux/UNIX experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of hands-on software development using C/C++ and Python.
• 3-5 years of Linux/UNIX experience.
• Experience with object-oriented development.
• Experience with AI tooling in software development.
• Strong analytical and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Software engineering as part of an agile development team.
• Design, develop and drive software products.
• Participate in design, development and code reviews to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with other engineers to deliver timely software.
• Produce software as an individual contributor.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux/UNIX

OO design

AI tooling

Analytical thinking

Ownership

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Posix scripting

Bash

Linux kernel development

Job description

Viasat in the United States is seeking a software engineer to join the ViaSat Access Edge Terminal Software team, building embedded software for satellite terminal products across Ka-band, L-band, and 5G. You will work within an agile team, contribute to design, development and delivery, and review code to ensure quality.

Role is site-based with 60%+ on-site requirement; travel up to 10% is expected; strong OO, C/C++, Python skills and Linux/UNIX experience are essential.