Embedded Software Engineer - Viasat Government

Benefits

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Verification

Not verified checked Jun 13, 2026

Salary

$165K-$260K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

83% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

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State eligibility is not yet verified.

About this role

Embedded Software Engineer - Viasat Government Marlborough, Massachusetts; Marlborough, Massachusetts; Tampa, Florida; Carlsbad, California 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 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 CI/CD software development Good oral and written communications skills Knowledge of bare metal embedded device drivers Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.) Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.) Participating

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