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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

The Government Services and Solutions team is a Viasat business focused on delivering high-quality end-to-end communications solutions to Government customers who operate across all domains, including airborne, land, and maritime operations. In many cases, these customers require assured communications that include resilient features, integrated security, and the ability to dynamically switch among multiple communication options. The engineering required to meet these requirements must be rigorous, thoughtful, user-focused, and high-quality.  In addition to being a technical contributor on a software team, this role includes people management responsibilities.

The day-to-day

• You will be responsible for software development
• You will be a part of an agile multidisciplinary development team to plan, track, complete embedded software development for multiple SATCOM modems and waveforms
• Responsible for embedded systems software engineering
• Embedded or applications developer
• Responsible for front-end user interface development engineering, with a focus on user experience
• System infrastructure development; scripting, automation, data visualization & dashboarding
• Developing intellectual property in SATCOM
• Manage and mentor junior level staff 

What you'll need

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field 
• This role is intended for someone with 5-10 years of relevant industry experience  
• This position requires U.S. citizenship 
• Experience with C/C++ development for embedded systems
• Experience with Linux Operating Systems and network systems programming
• Ability to pick up new software, frameworks, and APIs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent software design, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Experience leading, mentoring, and coordinating the work of others

What will help you on the job

• Experience with satellite MAC and PHY layers
• Experience with Python, Java and shell scripting
• Experience with virtual environments and frameworks
• Experience with developing software, monitoring, and control software
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Perforce), development tools (Eclipse, Visual Studio, etc.), and agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Prior people management experience
• Familiarity with agentic AI workflows in software development

Salary range
$168,000.00 - $265,000.00 / 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 $209,000.00- $313,000.00/ 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.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field 
• This role is intended for someone with 5-10 years of relevant industry experience  
• This position requires U.S. citizenship 
• Experience with C/C++ development for embedded systems
• Experience with Linux Operating Systems and network systems programming
• Ability to pick up new software, frameworks, and APIs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent software design, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Experience leading, mentoring, and coordinating the work of others

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