Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Cybersecurity & Linux

ViaSat Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Cybersecurity to design, develop, and deploy secure embedded terminal systems within a global satellite network. You will work with software, security, and automation engineers to secure the full SDLC, including automation, testing, deployment, and CI/CD in development and production environments.

The role emphasizes security, reliability, and scalability of the satellite terminal infrastructure.

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.
• Proficiency with Bash and scripting languages such as Python or Lua.
• Experience working in an Agile, Perforce or Git-based development environment.
• 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 3 days per week; hybrid role.
• 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 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 and C++ development

Linux debugging

Bash scripting

Python/Lua scripting

Autonomy and mentorship

Agile/Perforce/Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

OpenSSL

Linux security controls

Docker/Podman/LXC

ARM/Power/x86 architectures

Trusted Execution Environments (ARM TrustZone)

Job description

Viasat is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Cybersecurity to design, develop, and deploy secure embedded terminal systems within a global satellite network. You will work with software, security, and automation engineers to secure the full SDLC, including automation, testing, deployment, and CI/CD in development and production environments.

The role emphasizes security, reliability, and scalability of the satellite terminal infrastructure.