Secure Embedded Software Engineer, Cybersecurity (Hybrid)

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat in the United States is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Cybersecurity to design, develop, and deploy secure embedded terminal systems for government satellite infrastructure.

You will collaborate with software, security, and automation teams to integrate security into the full SDLC, automate CI/CD pipelines, and ensure authentication and data integrity across Linux devices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong C and C++ development and debugging skills on Linux.
• Experience with encryption and authentication software.
• Experience with OpenSSL cryptographic libraries.
• Working knowledge of Linux security controls.
• Proficiency with Bash and scripting languages such as Python or Lua.
• Experience in Agile, Perforce or Git-based development environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and mentor junior engineers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to work out of our office in Carlsbad, CA or Germantown, MD 3 days per week; hybrid role.
• Ability to Obtain and Maintain a United States Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, document, troubleshoot, and maintain security-focused embedded software.
• Develop automated access controls for systems and devices.
• Integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines including static and dynamic analysis.
• Configure, enforce, and tune security tool policies.
• Triage and analyze security scan results.
• Develop technical documentation and security test plans.
• Automate configuration and validation of Linux security settings.
• Create scripts and tools for managing secrets, keys, and digital certificates.
• Research and prototype security mechanisms for development and production environments.
• Evaluate Linux controls for cybersecurity and privacy compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, test, and security teams.

Skills

C/C++

Linux development

Encryption & authentication

OpenSSL

Scripting: Bash/Python

CI/CD automation

Mentor junior engineers

Linux security controls

Agile / Git

US security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Linux device drivers

Kernel crypto modules

REST APIs

JSON

Docker/Podman/LXC

TLS/IPsec

Job description

Viasat in the United States is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Cybersecurity to design, develop, and deploy secure embedded terminal systems for government satellite infrastructure.

You will collaborate with software, security, and automation teams to integrate security into the full SDLC, automate CI/CD pipelines, and ensure authentication and data integrity across Linux devices.