Senior Embedded Rust Engineer – Encryption Systems

ViaSat Inc.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 165,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

ViaSat Inc. in Linthicum, MD, seeks an Embedded Software Engineer for the Government division focused on High Assurance Encryption Systems.

You will design and implement embedded software in Rust and C/C++, interfacing with system, test and hardware engineers to deliver encryption capabilities for secure communications. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in embedded C/C++, Linux experience, and a US security clearance with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field.
• 10+ years' experience using C/C++ in embedded environments.
• Experience with Linux for embedded systems.
• Object-oriented software development experience.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP.
• Agile Scrum experience.
• US citizenship and active SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance is required.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software in Rust and C/C++.
• Work with Linux OS in an embedded environment.
• Collaborate with system, test and hardware engineers.
• Support development, integration, automation and test through certification.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

Linux (embedded)

Object-oriented development

TCP/IP

Agile Scrum

US citizenship + security clearance

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Rust programming language

Linux kernel driver development

Bare metal embedded drivers

Microprocessors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V)

Emulation environments

Networking protocols (IPSec, TLS)

Python

Job description

ViaSat Inc. in Linthicum, MD, seeks an Embedded Software Engineer for the Government division focused on High Assurance Encryption Systems.

You will design and implement embedded software in Rust and C/C++, interfacing with system, test and hardware engineers to deliver encryption capabilities for secure communications. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in embedded C/C++, Linux experience, and a US security clearance with up to 10% travel.