Senior Systems Engineer at ViaSat
Seattle, WA 98101
About the Job
About usOne 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 doViasat’s Aviation Platform Engineering team is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to help with the analysis, design, development and delivery of our Airline programs
This will include completing the delivery of currently scoped developments as well as future functionality and enhancements to the existing Viasat Platforms
This is a wide-ranging technical role that will require the successful candidate to play an analyst and integration role in activities including design, development, and system integration
Viasat’s Platform team is expanding its role beyond the cabin into terminals. Part of this role involves interactions with Viasat’s partners, Airline customers, and other third parties involving highly technical topics. The successful applicant must be self-motivated and be capable of completing complex tasks with minimum supervision and have the confidence and ability to promote improvements and introduce new technologies
This position requires the possibility of travel. This is a software system role that interacts with pre-existing hardware.The Viasat Seattle team is a small technical group focused on the engineering problems related to efficient and reliable use of satellite communications in the aircraft environment. We support direct passenger use (Wi-Fi in the cabin) and airline/operator use of satellite communications on board our aircraft.The day-to-dayParticipate in design, development, and delivery of operating system distributions for new terminals and airborne servers.Develop new features within Viasat’s airborne terminals and servers.Hands-on development of key technical components, frameworks, interfaces and services.Participate and contribute to initial design and design reviews, including review of detailed functional specifications and requirements.Create and maintain technical documentation to ensure efficient planning, execution, and handover.Work in a small, distributed team in an Agile Linux / Open Source development environment.Review existing software and infrastructure to identify areas for improvement, added scalability, quality, performance, security maintainability and architectural integrity.Work closely with other teams, to ensure proper detailed, documented handover to Operations and third parties.What you'll need10+ years of experience in software systems engineering or equivalentSolid experience building embedded / mobile Linux systemsDeep understanding of modern embedded / mobile Linux systemsDeep understanding of embedded / mobile system security issuesHigh level scripting skills: Bash / Python / Perl / etcDeep understanding of firewalls, NAT and packet filteringGood understanding of IP networkingProfessional experience working in a Linux environmentExperience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like KubernetesDebugging and Troubleshooting skillsGood organizational and communication skillsWhat will help you on the jobExperience designing and building Linux InstallersExperience building a Linux DistributionExperience with gitExperience with aircraft software and hardwareExperience working in a certified software environmentExperience working with or on satellite terminals or cellular modemsBachelor's Degree l or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related technical disciplineProficiency with SELinuxSalary range$140,800.00 - $244,900.00 / 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
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.Job type: FULL TIMECategories: Engineering
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 doViasat’s Aviation Platform Engineering team is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to help with the analysis, design, development and delivery of our Airline programs
This will include completing the delivery of currently scoped developments as well as future functionality and enhancements to the existing Viasat Platforms
This is a wide-ranging technical role that will require the successful candidate to play an analyst and integration role in activities including design, development, and system integration
Viasat’s Platform team is expanding its role beyond the cabin into terminals. Part of this role involves interactions with Viasat’s partners, Airline customers, and other third parties involving highly technical topics. The successful applicant must be self-motivated and be capable of completing complex tasks with minimum supervision and have the confidence and ability to promote improvements and introduce new technologies
This position requires the possibility of travel. This is a software system role that interacts with pre-existing hardware.The Viasat Seattle team is a small technical group focused on the engineering problems related to efficient and reliable use of satellite communications in the aircraft environment. We support direct passenger use (Wi-Fi in the cabin) and airline/operator use of satellite communications on board our aircraft.The day-to-dayParticipate in design, development, and delivery of operating system distributions for new terminals and airborne servers.Develop new features within Viasat’s airborne terminals and servers.Hands-on development of key technical components, frameworks, interfaces and services.Participate and contribute to initial design and design reviews, including review of detailed functional specifications and requirements.Create and maintain technical documentation to ensure efficient planning, execution, and handover.Work in a small, distributed team in an Agile Linux / Open Source development environment.Review existing software and infrastructure to identify areas for improvement, added scalability, quality, performance, security maintainability and architectural integrity.Work closely with other teams, to ensure proper detailed, documented handover to Operations and third parties.What you'll need10+ years of experience in software systems engineering or equivalentSolid experience building embedded / mobile Linux systemsDeep understanding of modern embedded / mobile Linux systemsDeep understanding of embedded / mobile system security issuesHigh level scripting skills: Bash / Python / Perl / etcDeep understanding of firewalls, NAT and packet filteringGood understanding of IP networkingProfessional experience working in a Linux environmentExperience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like KubernetesDebugging and Troubleshooting skillsGood organizational and communication skillsWhat will help you on the jobExperience designing and building Linux InstallersExperience building a Linux DistributionExperience with gitExperience with aircraft software and hardwareExperience working in a certified software environmentExperience working with or on satellite terminals or cellular modemsBachelor's Degree l or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related technical disciplineProficiency with SELinuxSalary range$140,800.00 - $244,900.00 / 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
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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.Job type: FULL TIMECategories: Engineering
