Software Engineer - NTN

Viasat; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a skilled engineer to design and implement management applications for configuring, updating, and monitoring FPGA-based hardware systems in a global NTN RAN environment.

You will work with O-RAN RU integration, CI/CD automation, and cross-functional teams to support production networks and lab environments. Office-based with 60%+ in-office workweek, and on-call duties are included.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience with 3GPP and NTN technology.
• Experience in network programming and embedded environments.
• Experience with O-RAN based RU integration (C/U/S/M-planes).
• Proficiency with NetConf, YANG.
• Experience integrating multi-vendor software (including Open source).
• Used technologies include Docker, Kubernetes, Golang, Python, GitHub Actions, Jenkins.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement management applications for configuring/updating/monitoring hardware systems.
• Use experience in O-RAN based RU M-plane development.
• Maintain and automate CI/CD pipelines for build/testing/deployments.
• Weekly on-call shift (12 hours) to support production and lab environments.
• Update and maintain existing production applications and networks.

Skills

3GPP & NTN

Network programming

O-RAN RU integration

NetConf & YANG

Multi-vendor software

Docker & Kubernetes

Golang

Python

GitHub Actions / Jenkins

C++

Perforce

OS concepts & multithreading

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

PHY Management team is responsible for the automated updating, configuration, and monitoring of FPGAs used in the field as well designing embedded management software for a global NTN RAN. Team member responsibilities are to designing and implementing new features as needed, regularly main and update the code base, maintaining PHY applications in Viasat's production networks in devops model. Team members regularly interact with embedded systems and will need to work closely with the Programmable Logic team in order to support features and required configurations for new devices that are in use.

This is a sitebased role, employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard fiveday workweek.

The day-to-day

What's the day-to-day like for this candidate?

• Design and Implement management applications for Configuring/Updating/Monitoring HW systems
• Use your experience in O-RAN based RU M-plane development
• Maintain and automate CI/CD pipelines for build/testing/deployments
• Weekly On Call shift (12 hours, concurrent with in-office work) to support production & lab environments
• Update and maintain existing production applications and networks

What you'll need

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent
• 3- 5 years of experience working with 3GPP and NTN technology
• Experience in Network programming and embedded environments
• Experience with O-RAN based RU integration (C/U/S/M-planes)
• Proficiency with NetConf, YANG
• Experience integrating multi-vendor SW (including Open source)
• Used technology/languages include Docker, Kubernetes, Golang, Python, Github Actions, Jenkins
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident required

What will help you on the job

• C++ and Perforce experience
• Experience with 3GPP, O-RAN M-plane and eCPRI technologies
• Network programming and Embedded Systems experience
• Good understanding of multithreading and OS concepts

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Salary range

$140,500.00 - $221,500.00 / annually.

For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $174,000.00- $261,000.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

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