Embedded Software Engineer - Viasat Government
Viasat · Linthicum Heights, MD | Marlborough, MA | Tampa, FL | Carlsbad, CA · Engineering
About this role
Viasat is hiring a mid-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Linthicum Heights, MD | Marlborough, MA | Tampa, FL | Carlsbad, CA. The posting calls out experience with C++, C, Linux, Networking. Compensation is listed at $165,000–$260,500 per year.
- Role
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Linthicum Heights, MD | Marlborough, MA | Tampa, FL | Carlsbad, CA
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- May 29, 2026
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Job description
from Viasat careersOne 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
This is a role for an Embedded Software Engineer within Secure Network Systems (SNS) - Viasat Government, experienced in C/C++ and interested in learning the Rust programming language. 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.
This role is for an experienced software engineer capable of working on or leading well-defined projects with little instruction while demonstrating expertise in most core software development competencies.
The day-to-day
- Design and implementation with embedded software in Rust and C/C++
- Linux OS use, for an embedded environment
- TCP/IP and common network configuration
- Agile Scrum development
- Ability to plan, track and report on progress