Sr Embedded Software Engineer
Viavi Solutions
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Las Vegas, NV
Company
Viavi Solutions
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary:VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.
We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
VIAVI Solutions is hiring an experienced embedded Software Engineer to join the software development team designing the next generation and state-of-the-art products and technologies in resilient alternative Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (aPNT) receiver technologies. Supported technologies include: implementing receivers with the latest emerging Satellite radio signals, timing synchronization, algorithms for geo-location and navigation INS and Kalman filter integration for un-aided navigation, driver development for embedded GNSS receiver technologies. Systems will be fielded quickly for critical infrastructure protection, UAV timing- and positioning-, anti-jamming, and anti-spoofing applications. Work on the next generation, leading-edge Critical Infrastructure, government and Commercial Timing and Frequency solutions.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
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Derive requirements, conceptualize, define, design & prototype PNT solutions
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Create, analyze and refine the required software for stationary timing, and positioning for motion platforms such as UAVs and UAS
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Develop software using C in an RTOS environment to translate prototypes into optimized, production-quality code suitable for operational deployment
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Perform hardware/software integration, debugging, and code optimization on target platforms
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Interface with cross-functional teams and sites and customers to define and implement new features
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Coordinate technical discussions and collaborate with platform and system architects to make design decisions
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May act as technical lead and provide mentoring to other software engineers
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
Required Skills
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BS Degree or higher in EE, CS, or CE. MS preferred.
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5+ years of Software Development experience
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Knowledge of GNSS communication systems theory and signal processing concepts
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Experience developing/debugging applications and device drivers for RTOS
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Proficiency in C Design
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Good understanding of GNSS and RF transmission technology, including signaling
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Hands-on experience in lab equipment such as scopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators
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Solid technical leadership skills and ability to serve as a project lead
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Excellent problem solving & troubleshooting skills.
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Able to understand new system architectures quickly
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment
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Highly motivated, able to work independently with minimal direction
Preferred Skills:
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GNSS signals and systems
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Knowledge/Experience with Cortex M4/M7, embedded programming and memory optimization
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Performance optimization for resource-limited embedded platforms
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Understanding of GNSS functional blocks and capabilities
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Kalman filter integration and optimization
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Experience with version control systems (preferably Git)
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Experience using an Agile-based development process (preferably Scrum)
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Experience with project tracking software, preferably Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Crucible)
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Knows intimate technical details of various GNSS systems, and is comfortable working with, and describing intimate details of Almanacs, Ephemerides, Rinex files, etc.
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Has recent practical or theoretical experience, and or training in Systems-Control-Theory.
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Good understanding of such concepts as over, under, and critically damping a control loop, FIR and IIR filtering in both SW and HW, and preferably has good experience with Kalman filtering as well as IMU aiding.
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Good understanding and can show proficiency when using simulation tools such as Matlab, as well as JTAG debuggers, and other analysis/simulation tools.
Optional Skills:
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Zero-IF and Heterodyne receiver implementations
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Particle filter implementation and optimization
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C++ and OO programming
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GNSS oscillator disciplining
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Navigation protocols such as NMEA, SCPI, and ICD-GPS-153
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Familiarity with FrameMaker documentation tools
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Vision-Based Navigation software and algorithmic design experience
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FPGA and FPLD (RTL) programming experience is a plus, but not required.
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Experience in extended temperature range and ruggedized projects (industrial as well as military) is an advantage.
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Experience with governmental design-contracts and project tracking and documentation
If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.
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08/18/2025
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