Software Engineer - NTN

Viasat; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking an experienced engineer to advance RU M-plane development for our next-gen O-RAN/NTN network. You will design, implement, and maintain management apps, work closely with embedded systems teams, and help automate CI/CD pipelines across production and lab environments.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in O-RAN/3GPP, strong network programming, and experience with Docker/Kubernetes, Golang, and Python. This site-based role requires US residency and offers a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of experience in O-RAN and 3GPP technologies desired.
• Experience with O-RAN RU development and integration (C/U/S/M-planes).
• Strong understanding of O-RAN fronthaul/M-plane specifications.
• Proven network programming and embedded systems experience.
• Proficiency with NetConf, YANG, JSON.
• Experience integrating multi-vendor software (incl. open source).
• Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, Golang, Python, GitHub Actions, Jenkins.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident required.

Responsibilities

• Use your experience in O-RAN-based RU M-plane development and integration with other RU components.
• Integrate with DU, SMO, and other SAN/network management apps.
• Design and implement management applications for configuring/updating/monitoring hardware systems.
• Maintain and automate CI/CD pipelines for build/test/deploy.
• Support production and lab environments within the team’s scope.
• Update and maintain existing production applications and networks.

Skills

O-RAN development

3GPP technology

RU development and integration

O-RAN fronthaul/M-plane specifications

Network programming

Embedded environments

NetConf/YANG/JSON

Multi-vendor SW integration

Docker/Kubernetes

Golang

Python

GitHub Actions/Jenkins

US Citizenship or Permanent Resident

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Job description

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 development of the RU (Radio Unti) software for Viasat’s upcoming standards based global LEO NTN network. In addition, the team is also responsible for automated updating, configuration, and monitoring of various SAN components in our existing global Ka band network. Team member responsibilities are to design and implement new features as needed, regularly maintain and update the code base, maintaining applications in Viasat's production networks in a devops model. Team members regularly interact with embedded systems and will need to work closely with the Programmable Logic team and NTN RAN vendor teams in order to support features and required configurations for new devices that are in use.

This is a site-based role, employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five-day workweek.

The day-to-day

• Use your experience in O-RAN based RU M-plane development and integration of same with other internal RU components
• Integration with other network components (DU, SMO, other SAN/network management applications)
• Design and Implement management applications for Configuring/Updating/Monitoring HW systems
• Maintain and automate CI/CD pipelines for build/testing/deployments
• Support production & lab environments aligned with team’s responsibility
• 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 O-RAN and 3GPP technology
• Experience with O-RAN based RU development and integration (C/U/S/M-planes).
• Very good understanding of O-RAN fronthaul/M-plane specifications
• Demonstrated experience in Network programming and embedded environments
• Proficiency with NetConf, YANG, JSON
• 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

• Experience working with O-RAN SW provider focusing on 3GPP, O-RAN C/U/S/M-plane development
• Practical CI/CD/devops experience
• Strong software debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Network programming and Embedded Systems experience
• Good understanding of multithreading and OS concepts

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.

EEO Statement

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