Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Space)

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 senior Embedded Software Engineer within Space Infrastructure - Viasat, experienced in C/C++/Python and interested in learning the Rust programming language. You will lead teams to design, develop, and integrate software for satellite payload flight control, embedded cryptographic functions, and automated test solutions. You will interface and collaborate with system, test, and hardware engineers as new capabilities are developed and transitioned into service.

This position requires an experienced software engineer able to work on and lead projects that are not fully-designed. The candidate must show expertise in most core software development proficiencies.

The day-to-day

Analyze system level requirements and derive software requirements

Design and implementation with embedded software in C/C++ and Rust

Design and implementation with embedded and system test software in C/C++ and Python

Design and implementation of Linux OS applications in Python, C/C++, and Rust

Design and implementation of FreeRTOS applications in C/C++ and Rust

Design and develop applications for microprocessors, embedded processors, and FPGAs

Design and implementation of bare metal embedded device drivers

Debug and resolve complex integration issues

Design CI/CD infrastructure and automation services

Find opportunities to improve product reliability and security

Lead design reviews and documentation tasks

Agile SCRUM development

Leading multi-disciplinary teams

Works autonomously with little instruction to solve well-defined problems

Provide guidance and/or mentor junior level staff

This is an onsite role

What you'll need

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

8+ years of design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++

4+ years of Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment

3+ years of design and implementation experience with system test software in Python

Experience with Linux and RTOS applications

Object-Oriented software design and development experience

Ability to plan, track and report on team progress

Good oral and written communications skills

US citizenship

Ability to travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job

Familiarity with FPGA-based architectures

Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications

Familiarity with RTOS and standalone embedded applications

Familiarity with Rust software development

Familiarity with Ethernet standard and protocols

Familiarity with network security protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)

Familiarity with debuggers (GDB over JTAG)

Familiarity with tools and services like Git, GitHub, Jira, Jama, Artifactory, etc.)

SCRUM Product Owner and/or SCRUM Master certification

Experience with Requirement Databases (Jama, ClearCase, etc.)

Experience with AI Agents (Claude Code, Copilot, etc.)

Experience with Emulation Environments

Experience with CI/CD practices

Experience with GitHub Actions

Salary range

$165,000.00 - $260,500.00 / 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 $205,000.00- $307,000.00/ 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.