Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Space)
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Qualifications
- US citizenship
Benefits
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.
EEO Statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.