Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

This is a role for an Embedded Software Engineer within Viasat Government - Secure Network Systems (SNS) experienced in the Rust programming language who is eager to contribute to a small, fast‑paced team. You will develop software to support encrypted communications systems including Layer 2 and Layer 3 In‑line Network Encryptors, embedded cryptographic devices, and emerging cryptographic solutions. You will interface and collaborate with system, test, and hardware engineers as new capabilities are developed and transitioned into service.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation with embedded software in Rust and C/C++
• Linux OS use, for an embedded environment
• TCP/IP and common network configuration
• Agile Scrum development
• Ability to plan, track and report on progress
• CI/CD software development
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
• Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC‑V, etc.)
• Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
• Participating in multi‑disciplinary teams
• This program is to develop, test and certify Next Generation Encryptor (NGE) encryptors to protect government networks.
• This is an onsite role in one of two locations: Carlsbad, CA, or Marlborough, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• At least 2 years of Rust experience, ideally writing production code for embedded devices
• Design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++
• At least 1 year Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP
• Object‑oriented software development experience
• Ability to plan, track and report on progress
• Good oral and written communications skills
• US citizenship and an active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance is required
• Ability to travel up to 10%