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Embedded Software Engineer with Security Clearance
ViaSatCarlsbad, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 16 Jul 2026
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
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
This is a role for a Embedded Software Engineer within Secure Network Systems (SNS) - Viasat Government 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. The day-to-day
• Design and implementation with embedded software in C/C++ and Rust
• Linux OS use, for an embedded environment
• TCP/IP and common network configuration
• Object-oriented software development
• Agile Scrum development
• Ability to plan, track and report on progress
• CI/CD software development
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
• Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
• Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
• Python development
• Standalone embedded applications
• Participating in multi-disciplinary teams What you'll need
• At least 2-3 years of design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++
• At least 1 year Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Rust experience is preferred
• Design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or a related field
• US citizenship and an active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance
• Ability to travel up to 10% What will help you on the job
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
• Experience with microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
• Experience with RESTConf interface design and implementation
• Experience with Emulation Environments
• Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
• Experience with Python
• Familiarity with standalone embedded applications
• Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams
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
This is a role for a Embedded Software Engineer within Secure Network Systems (SNS) - Viasat Government 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. The day-to-day
• Design and implementation with embedded software in C/C++ and Rust
• Linux OS use, for an embedded environment
• TCP/IP and common network configuration
• Object-oriented software development
• Agile Scrum development
• Ability to plan, track and report on progress
• CI/CD software development
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
• Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
• Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
• Python development
• Standalone embedded applications
• Participating in multi-disciplinary teams What you'll need
• At least 2-3 years of design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++
• At least 1 year Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Rust experience is preferred
• Design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or a related field
• US citizenship and an active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance
• Ability to travel up to 10% What will help you on the job
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
• Experience with microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
• Experience with RESTConf interface design and implementation
• Experience with Emulation Environments
• Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
• Experience with Python
• Familiarity with standalone embedded applications
• Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams
Skills
Rust
Scrum
TCP/IP
Agile
C++
Python
RISC-V
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