Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Crypto Net Devices

Viasat; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a small, fast-paced team building encrypted communications systems across high-assurance networks.

You will design and implement embedded software in C/C++, work with Linux environments, develop network protocols, and collaborate across disciplines to certify the Next Generation Encryptor.

This onsite role spans Marlborough, MA with travel up to 10% and a strong emphasis on security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of embedded software design and implementation in C/C++.
• At least 2 years Linux usage in embedded environments.
• Experience with Rust or similar memory-safe languages.
• Solid TCP/IP and network configuration knowledge.
• Strong OO software development and Agile Scrum experience.
• CI/CD experience required.
• Willing to travel up to 10% and ability to obtain US citizenship and security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software in C/C++ for secure communications.
• Develop Linux-based embedded software and kernel drivers.
• Work with system, test, and hardware engineers on new capabilities.
• Develop RESTConf interfaces and emulation environments.
• Implement networking protocols (IPSec, MACsec, TLS).
• Develop Python components as needed.
• Contribute to standalone embedded applications and documentation.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Linux (embedded)

Rust

TCP/IP networking

OO design

Agile Scrum

CI/CD

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Viasat is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a small, fast-paced team building encrypted communications systems across high-assurance networks.

You will design and implement embedded software in C/C++, work with Linux environments, develop network protocols, and collaborate across disciplines to certify the Next Generation Encryptor.

This onsite role spans Marlborough, MA with travel up to 10% and a strong emphasis on security clearances.