Embedded Software Engineer - Rust, Viasat Government

Vets2industry; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat Government - Secure Network Systems (SNS) seeks an Embedded Software Engineer with strong Rust skills to join a small, fast-paced team developing encrypted communications hardware and software for Next Generation Encryptors.

You will design, implement and test embedded software in Rust and C/C++, work on Linux in embedded environments, and collaborate with system, test and hardware engineers to bring capabilities into service. US citizenship and a valid security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of Rust experience, ideally production code for embedded devices.
• Design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++.
• At least 1 year Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP.
• Object-oriented software development experience.
• Ability to plan, track and report on progress.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• US citizenship and an active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance is required.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation with embedded software in Rust and C/C++.
• Linux OS use, for an embedded environment.
• TCP/IP and common network configuration.
• Agile Scrum development.
• CI/CD software development.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers.
• Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.).
• Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.).
• Participating in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop, test and certify Next Generation Encryptor (NGE) encryptors to protect government networks.

Skills

Rust programming

Embedded software (C/C++)

Linux OS usage

TCP/IP understanding

OO programming

Communication skills

Security clearance (US citizenship)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/CE

Job description

What you'll do

This is a role for an Embedded Software Engineer within Viasat Government - Secure Network Systems (SNS) experienced in the Rust programming language who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team. You will develop software to support encrypted communications systems including Layer 2 and Layer 3 In-line Network Encryptors, embedded cryptographic devices, and emerging cryptographic solutions. You will interface and collaborate with system, test, and hardware engineers as new capabilities are developed and transitioned into service.

The day-to-day

• Design and implementation with embedded software in Rust and C/C++
• Linux OS use, for an embedded environment
• TCP/IP and common network configuration
• Agile Scrum development
• Ability to plan, track and report on progress
• CI/CD software development
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
• Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
• Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
• Participating in multi-disciplinary teams
• This program is to develop, test and certify Next Generation Encryptor (NGE) encryptors to protect government networks.
• This is an onsite role in one of two locations: Carlsbad, CA, or Marlborough, MA.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• At least 2 years of Rust experience, ideally writing production code for embedded devices.
• Design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++
• At least 1 year Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP.
• Object-oriented software development experience
• Ability to plan, track and report on progress
• Good oral and written communications skills
• US citizenship and an active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance is required
• Ability to travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job

• Agile Scrum development experience
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Familiarity with 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 standalone embedded applications
• Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams

Salary range

$117,000.00 - $185,000.00 / 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 $145,000.00- $218,000.00/ annually