Hardware Design 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 within Viasat Government - Secure Network Systems (SNS) who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team.

Design, documentation, implementation, prototyping, and testing of next generation encryption devices on cutting edge high speed or ultra-low power digital circuit boards for Layer 3 In-line Network Encryptors. 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.

The day-to-day

You will be responsible for the development and certification of the Next Generation End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) and high assurance Cryptographic High Value Product (CHVP).

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 5+ years hardware design or sustaining experience
• Foundational knowledge of analog and digital logic and timing considerations
• Must be able to prioritize, be detail-oriented, and have history of managing time well to accomplish multiple tasks in parallel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a temporally and geographically diverse team
• Ability to document and report on technical solutions / findings
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products for documentation creation and modification
• Familiarity with standard test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, power supplies, etc.)
• Familiarity with production-related processes and common failure modes
• High aptitude for learning new things
• Desire to be part of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production-related issues
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, take ownership of tasks and results
• US citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance is required
• Ability to travel up to 10%

This is an onsite role located in either Carlsbad, CA or Marlborough, MA.

What will help you on the job

Salary range

$127,000.00 - $200,500.00 / 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 $144,500.00- $216,500.00 / 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

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.