Viasat
Senior Software Technical Lead
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Senior Software Technical Lead
Technical Authority – Software Development (Secure Digital Design Solutions) – UK
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 over 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.
At Viasat UK, we provide industry-leading, government-approved Data at Rest encryption solutions to global government and defense organizations. Our capabilities span multi-system and platform domains, offering versatile projects and exciting opportunities.
What You’ll Do
As the technical authority for software development of secure digital design solutions at Viasat UK, you will:
- Drive engineering excellence and quality governance, supporting the team through optimised processes, modern tools, and robust technical guidance.
- Spend 80% of your time on project execution and 20% on team mentorship and governance.
- Work closely with systems engineering and project managers to ensure teams hit deadlines and project milestones.
The Day-to-Day
Governance & Technical Enablement
- Define and refine the unified software development lifecycle (SDL) and toolsets.
- Provide deep architectural guidance with a focus on system integration.
- Enforce quality standards and stage-gated peer reviews across multidisciplinary teams.
- Proactively remove technical barriers to ensure engineering schedules stay on track.
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Team Mentorship & Development
- Lead career development within the software engineering team through coaching and mentorship.
- Identify training needs, skills gaps, and recruitment requirements to align with business goals.
- Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration between software designers and broader engineering teams.
Project Execution & Technical Delivery
- Design and implement detailed software architecture for embedded systems and user applications.
- Lead rigorous software design verification (DV) testing.
- Support sustaining engineering efforts, resolving complex software issues, production bugs, and component obsolescence in legacy systems to maintain product reliability.
(Note: Additional tasks may be required at times for project/business objectives.)
What You’ll Need
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience | 10+ years of domain experience in software engineering. |
| Education | Degree in Software Engineering or a related discipline. |
| Technical Enablement | Experience in defining processes and toolsets. |
| Quality Frameworks | Ability to implement engineering governance and design review metrics. |
| Security Clearance | Must be a UK sole national and either already possess or have the ability to obtain a UK security clearance. |
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What Will Help You On The Job
| Skill/Buff | Details |
|---|---|
| Secure Coding Standards | Experience with high-assurance software standards (e.g., RUST). |
| Low-Level & Systems Dev | Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems, microcontrollers, and RTOS. |
| Mentorship over Management | Proven ability to coach engineers without administrative over-reach. |
EEO Statement
Viasat is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a welcoming and diverse environment and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to:
- Race
- Colour
- Religion
- Gender/gender identity/expression
- Sexual orientation
- National origin
- Ancestry
- Physical/mental disability
- Medical condition
- Marital status
- Genetics
- Age
- Veteran status
- Or any other legally protected status or characteristic.
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