Secure Embedded SW Engineer – Cybersecurity (Hybrid,Secret)

Viasat; Germantown, Carlsbad (MD, CA); Hybrid; USD 140,500 - 221,500; Full time

Job summary

Viasat in Germantown, Maryland is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Cybersecurity to develop secure embedded software for satellite terminal infrastructure. This role requires 8+ years of experience, strong C/C++ skills, and active United States Secret Clearance. You'll work in a hybrid environment, contributing to secure software development across the full SDLC.

The position emphasizes collaboration with product, security, and test teams to ensure reliable operations and compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong debugging skills on Linux.
• Active 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.

Skills

C and C++ development and debugging skills

Experience with encryption and authentication software

Proficiency with Bash and scripting languages such as Python or Lua

Agile development environment experience

Linux OS internals knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

OpenSSL

Git or Perforce

Linux security controls

Job description

Viasat in Germantown, Maryland is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Cybersecurity to develop secure embedded software for satellite terminal infrastructure. This role requires 8+ years of experience, strong C/C++ skills, and active United States Secret Clearance. You'll work in a hybrid environment, contributing to secure software development across the full SDLC.

The position emphasizes collaboration with product, security, and test teams to ensure reliable operations and compliance.