Embedded Software Engineer, Early Career

at  ViaSat Inc

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:
Viasat’s Multi-Function Solutions team is responsible for developing phased array antennas and systems that are designed to be highly reliable and able to withstand the harsh DoD conditions. These antennas will perform multiple functions including radar and communications by integrating with software definable radios. This includes designing and building airborne and ground systems that can survive and continue to function in the face of extreme temperatures, and other environmental challenges.

The day-to-day:

• Standardize existing software and firmware designs for broader system application through integrating and testing
• Add software and firmware features for software defined phased array systems
• Crafting new embedded software functions
• Write unit tests or simulations, deploy to hardware, test with various pieces of test equipment
• Automate development and testing to support continuous integration and continuous deployment
• Write, replicate, and integrate existing CICD pipelines for new Embedded System Product
• Document design, deployment, testing, and new features and to facilitate re-use

Additional Information

• This position is located onsite. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams. Relocation assistance is available pending eligibility.
• Viasat offers the following pre-determined start date options for incoming US Early Career hires:
• Monday, May 5th, 2025
• Monday, June 2nd, 2025
• Monday, July 7th, 2025
• Monday, August 4th, 2025

What you’ll need:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or a related field between May 2023 - August 2025
• Experience using C and/or C++
• Understanding of real-time concepts on embedded Linux or RTOS platforms
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance is required for this role

What will help you on the job:

• Scripting experience with bash, python, or similar
• Experience with multi-threaded applications and inter-process communication
• Embedded System experience
• Embedded Processors (bare metal, embedded Linux, PetaLinux, AMD MPSoC)
• Software (C, C++. python, Linux)
• CI/CD (Groovy, python, makefile, Jenkins)
• RF Hardware and Test equipment experience
• Previous Viasat internship experience

Salary range: $86,500.00 - $123,000.00 / 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 $107,000.00- $145,000.00/ 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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.

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