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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Viasat, Inc.
- **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $140,500.0 - $221,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, Device Drivers, Microprocessors, Embedded Software, Emulators, Design of User Interfaces, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Python (Programming Language), Network Layer, Linux Kernel, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9005382/embedded-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
 * At least 5 years design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++.
 * At least 2 years Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment
 * Experience using RUST
 * 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
 * US citizenship and an active SECRET (or higher) security clearance is required
 * Ability to travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job

 * Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
 * Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
 * Experience with microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.); Experience with Rust or other memory language
 * Experience with RESTConf interface design and implementation
 * Experience with Emulation Environments
 * Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
 * Experience with Python; Experience using Rust or similar programming language
 * Familiarity with standalone embedded applications
 * Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams #LI-BBS

## Description

This is a role for a Embedded Software Engineer 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++
 * Linux OS use, for an embedded environment
 * TCP/IP and common network configuration
 * Linux kernel driver development/modifications
 * Familiarity with to bare metal embedded device drivers
 * Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
 * RESTConf interface design and implementation
 * Emulation Environments
 * Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
 * Python development
 * Standalone embedded applications
 * Participating in multi-disciplinary teams
 * This program is to develop, test, and certify the Next Generation Encryptor (NGE) High-Speed encryptor to support government enterprise networks.


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