ViaSat

Embedded Software Manager

ViaSat$168K — $265K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
  • 5-10 years of relevant industry experience
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Proficient in C/C++ for embedded systems
  • Experience with Linux OS and network systems programming
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Proven leadership and mentoring experience

Responsibilities

  • Develop software for government communication systems
  • Collaborate within an agile, multidisciplinary team
  • Engineer embedded systems software
  • Create front-end user interface with a user experience focus
  • Develop system infrastructure, including automation and data visualization
  • Generate intellectual property in SATCOM technology
  • Manage and mentor junior staff

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Cash or stock incentives may be available
  • Flexible work arrangements may be offered
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Support for holistic health and wellness
Full Job Description
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.

About ViaSat

ViaSat is a global communications company that provides satellite and wireless networking technology, services, and solutions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. ViaSat offers a range of products and services, including satellite broadband internet, in-flight Wi-Fi, and secure networking systems for government and military customers. The company has more than 6,200 employees and operates in over 50 countries. ViaSat is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol VSAT.
Learn more about ViaSat
Size
7,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+12.3%
Revenue
$2.2 billion
NASDAQ

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