Software Engineer, Early Career

About this role

About us

At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.

We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.

What you'll do

Are you looking for a fantastic chance to work with brand new RF communications technology? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference? Do you enjoy engaging with discerning clients, collaborating to troubleshoot and resolve issues? If so, come join our team as a Software Engineer and be integral to supporting new and existing highly integrated and complex RF stimulation systems! We are developing technologies and products that matter, are globally unique, and with a team dedicated to our mission!

In this role, you will help integrate and test sophisticated RF communication systems from small-scale low-density solutions to large, complex, high density multi-rack systems. You will interface and collaborate with other engineering disciplines as new capabilities are developed.

The day-to-day

As a Software Engineer supporting the RF Environment Generation (RFEG) line of business within our Government Systems business segment, you have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies that provides detailed environment generation systems that support some of the most technically advanced aircraft in the world.  Viasat is the leader in dense, realistic RF environment generators.  You will work with a highly skilled group of software, hardware, firmware and system engineers to design, develop and test the latest RF Stimulator technologies.

The ideal candidate will work closely with the RFEG team, but  also be self-motivated and able to work independently. The ability to develop software to control the RF radiation of hundreds of simulated aircraft is both complex and challenging, but ultimately very rewarding.

Additional Details This position is site-based. Site‑based employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five‑day work week. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams. Relocation assistance is available pending eligibility.

What you'll need

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Software Engineering or a related field. Experience: This role is intended for someone with 0-3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience. Citizenship: This position requires U.S. Citizenship. Clearance: This position requires the ability obtain a U.S. Special Access Programs Clearance. Additional:Experience with high- and low-level software development environments and languages C, C++, Java, Python

What will help you on the job

Experience with real time operating systems and embedded processors

Salary range

$95,000.00 - $150,000.00 / 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 $118,000.00- $177,000.00/ 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 careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/Benefits. EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.