Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Crypto & Networking

Viasat; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 141,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for encrypted communications systems, including Layer 2/3 encryptors and embedded cryptographic devices. You will collaborate with system, test, and hardware engineers to bring capabilities into service.

The role focuses on embedded C/C++, Linux-based environments, and networking protocols, with opportunities to work on the Next Generation Encryptor (NGE) program. This onsite position supports multiple sites, including Tampa, FL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++.
• At least 2 years Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment.
• Experience using Rust.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common network configuration.
• Object-oriented software development experience.
• Agile Scrum development experience.
• Ability to plan, track, and report on progress.
• CI/CD software.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• US citizenship and an active SECRET (or higher) security clearance is required.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation with embedded software in C/C++.
• Linux OS use, for an embedded environment.
• TCP/IP and common network configuration.
• Linux kernel driver development/modifications.
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers.
• Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.).
• RESTConf interface design and implementation.
• Emulation Environments.
• Networking protocols (IPSec, MACsec, TLS).
• Python development.
• Standalone embedded applications.
• Participating in multi-disciplinary teams.
• This program is to develop, test, and certify the Next Generation Encryptor (NGE) High-Speed encryptor to support government enterprise networks.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Python

OOP

Agile Scrum

TCP/IP networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/CE or related field

Tools

Linux

Kernel drivers

RESTConf

Job description

Viasat is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for encrypted communications systems, including Layer 2/3 encryptors and embedded cryptographic devices. You will collaborate with system, test, and hardware engineers to bring capabilities into service.

The role focuses on embedded C/C++, Linux-based environments, and networking protocols, with opportunities to work on the Next Generation Encryptor (NGE) program. This onsite position supports multiple sites, including Tampa, FL.