Software Engineer - 3GPP/NTN

PHY Management team is responsible for the automated updating, configuration, and monitoring of FPGAs used in the field as well designing embedded management software for a global NTN RAN. Team member responsibilites are to designing and implementing new features as needed, regularly main and update the code base, maintaining PHY applications in Viasat’s production networks in devops model. Team members regularly interact with embedded systems and will need to work closely with the Programmable Logic team in order to support features and required configurations for new devices that are in use.

The day-to-day

What’s the day-to-day like for this candidate?

• Design and Implement management applications for Configuring/Updating/Monitoring HW systems
• Use your experience in O-RAN based RU M-plane development
• Maintain and automate CI/CD pipelines for build/testing/deployments
• Weekly On Call shift (12 hours, concurrent with in-office work) to support production & lab environments
• Update and maintain existing production applications and networks

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent
• 3- 5 years of experience working with 3GPP and NTN technology
• Experience in Network programming and embedded environments
• Experience with O-RAN based RU integration (C/U/S/M-planes)
• Proficiency with NetConf, YANG
• Experience integrating multi-vendor SW (including Open source)
• Used technology/languages include Docker, Kubernetes, Golang, Python, Github Actions, Jenkins

What will help you on the job

• C++ and Perforce experience
• Experience with 3GPP, O-RAN M-plane and eCPRI technologies
• Network programming and Embedded Systems experience
• Good understanding of multithreading and OS concepts, C++ Programming Language, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Docker, Embedded Programming Languages, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, FPGA, GitHub, Go Programming Language (Golang), Jenkins, Multithreaded Programming, NetConf, Network Programming, On Call, Open Source, Operating Systems, PHY, Perforce Source Control Management (SCM) Software, Production Support, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Engineering, Testing, Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)

$140,500.00 - $221,500.00 / 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 $174,000.00- $261,000.00/ 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

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., ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other digital communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. We bring today’s new communication applications to people out of reach of terrestrial networks, in both the commercial and government sectors, with a variety of networking products and services.

Here you’ll find a company that is always asking,” What’s next?”, with the vertically integrated set of technologies to push the limits of what is possible for your system and service performance.

Products:

• Satellite networks for fixed-site and mobile communications
• Satellite antenna systems
• Wireless datalinks and terminals for combat situational awareness
• Cybersecurity and Information Assurance for military networking and encrypted data storage
• Mobile IP networking for soldiers
• Communication microprocessor chipsets
• Application and communication acceleration
• Satellite network and RF system design
• Communication simulation and training systems

Services:

• Global mobile satellite services for government and commercial aircraft, vehicles, and seagoing vessels
• Satellite Internet access and other broadband services for consumers, business, and government customers in the U.S.

Recognized for Innovation, Growth, and Stability

With these past awards, ViaSat is well known as a successful, innovative, high-growth company:

• World Technology Network - 2013 Winner, Communications Technology Award for high-capacity satellite system
• Arthur C. Clarke Foundation - Innovator Award, CEO Mark Dankberg
• Edison Awards 2013 - Bronze award for communications innovation
• Popular Science 2012 “Best of What’s New” for Exede Internet and high-capacity satellite system
• Satellite Research and Markets - 2012 Visionary Executive of the Year
• Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) - 2012 Industry Innovator
• TechAmerica - 2011 American Technology Award in the Telecommunications
• Space News “Top 50 Space Companies”
• San Diego Magazine “Made In San Diego: 11 Cool Companies”
• Mark Dankberg American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) “2008 Aerospace International Communications Award”
• Hannover Fairs ISCe2004 Satellite Industry Award for Innovation and Technology
• Mark Dankberg Via Satellite “2003 Satellite Executive of the Year”
• Defense Systems “Super 75”
• DefenseNews “Top 100 Defense Contractors”
• DefenseNews “Fast Track 50”
• Washington Technology “Top 100 Federal Prime Contractors”

• Three-time INC. 500 prior to going public in 1996

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Surpassing 2,900 Employees and $1 Billion in Sales

The company employs over 2,900 professional and support personnel. The largest department is engineering, with many holding graduate degrees in electrical engineering or computer science. Annual revenues hit a record $1.1 billion during the most recently completed fiscal year (ended March 29, 2013). History

ViaSat is part of the well-known Linkabit Corporation “family-tree” that spawned hundreds of San Diego area telecom startups, including Qualcomm, General Instruments, and Titan. Founded in 1986 by three former M/A-Com Linkabit employees, ViaSat is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol VSAT. Go to the History, Timeline or Industry Innovation & Firsts pages for more details.