Hardware Engineer

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 a Hardware Engineer who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team. This program is to develop, test and certify the next High-Speed encryptor to support the latest enterprise networks.

The day-to-day

You will help design, document, implement, prototype, and test groundbreaking high speed digital circuit boards for encrypted communications systems including Layer 2 and Layer 3 In-line Network Encryptors, and embedded cryptographic devices.

You will interface and collaborate with system, programmable logic, software and test engineers as new capabilities are developed and transitioned into service.

In addition, you will provide support to production and product support to help support operational networks when support is required from development.

• Designing, prototyping, and testing digital circuit boards to include microprocessor, FPGA, memory, networking, optical, and power supply components
• Design for manufacture, assembly, and test
• Work with technology suppliers and subcontractors
• Knowledge of encryption and information assurance technologies
• Knowledge of network communication concepts
• PWB design and layout, which include concepts for HS Layout

What you'll need

• 8+ Years experience as a Hardware Engineer
• Proven experience designing, prototyping, and testing high speed (up to 10GbE) digital circuit boards
• Demonstrate dxperience with microprocessor, FPGA, memory, networking, optical, and power supply components
• Experience with design for manufacture, assembly, and test
• Validated experience with modeling and simulation, schematic, CAD, and signal propagation software tools using Mentor Graphic DxDesigner, Expedition / Planner, and Hyperlynx
• Proficient with test equipment - lab bench power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, eye pattern analyzers, and traffic generators
• General understanding of the supply chain process
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with system, hardware, firmware, software, and test teams.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

US government position. US citizenship required

• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain as soon as administratively feasible
• Ability to travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job

• Knowledge of encryption and information assurance technologies
• Knowledge of network communication concepts
• Experience with board design and layout, which include concepts for HS Layout
• Proven Trade study and analysis and knowledge of Make or Buy analysis
• General understanding of market needs and customer use cases
• Masters' degree in Electrical Engineering
• Active DoD Secret clearance

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Salary range

$160,000.00 - $278,100.00 / 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 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.

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