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Hardware Design Engineer- Viasat Government
Jobs via Dice, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002
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. You will help design, document, implement, prototype, and test high-speed, digital circuit boards for encrypted communications systems including Spaceborne and Ground-based 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.
Responsibilities
Designing, prototyping, and testing high speed (up to 10Gbps) digital circuit boards to include microprocessor, FPGA, memory, networking, optical, and power supply components
Design for manufacture, assembly, and test
Modeling and simulation, schematic, CAD, and signal propagation software tools using Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, Expedition/Planner, and HyperLynx
Proficient with test equipment - lab bench power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, eye pattern analyzers, and traffic generators
Work with technology suppliers and subcontractors
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet schedule and see a program to completion
Strong organizational skills and ability to work with system, hardware, firmware, software, and test teams
Knowledge of encryption and information assurance technologies
Knowledge of network communication concepts
PWB design and layout, including concepts for high-speed layout
Trade study and analysis
Make or buy analysis
What You'll Need
8+ years of hardware development and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Foundational knowledge of analog and digital logic and timing considerations
Must be able to prioritize, be detail oriented, and have a 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 work independently, take initiative, take ownership of tasks and results
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance is required
Ability to travel up to 10%
This is an on-site role based in Carlsbad, CA
What Will Help You On The Job
Ability to detail and report on technical solutions/findings
Good working knowledge of MS Office products for documentation creation and modification
Familiarity with standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, power supplies, etc.)
Familiarity with production-related processes and common failure modes
Strong interest in acquiring new skills
Desire to be part of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production-related issues
Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Salary range $127,000.00 - $200,500.00 per year. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is $144,500.00 - $216,500.00 per year.
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, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
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Responsibilities
Designing, prototyping, and testing high speed (up to 10Gbps) digital circuit boards to include microprocessor, FPGA, memory, networking, optical, and power supply components
Design for manufacture, assembly, and test
Modeling and simulation, schematic, CAD, and signal propagation software tools using Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, Expedition/Planner, and HyperLynx
Proficient with test equipment - lab bench power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, eye pattern analyzers, and traffic generators
Work with technology suppliers and subcontractors
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet schedule and see a program to completion
Strong organizational skills and ability to work with system, hardware, firmware, software, and test teams
Knowledge of encryption and information assurance technologies
Knowledge of network communication concepts
PWB design and layout, including concepts for high-speed layout
Trade study and analysis
Make or buy analysis
What You'll Need
8+ years of hardware development and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Foundational knowledge of analog and digital logic and timing considerations
Must be able to prioritize, be detail oriented, and have a 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 work independently, take initiative, take ownership of tasks and results
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance is required
Ability to travel up to 10%
This is an on-site role based in Carlsbad, CA
What Will Help You On The Job
Ability to detail and report on technical solutions/findings
Good working knowledge of MS Office products for documentation creation and modification
Familiarity with standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, power supplies, etc.)
Familiarity with production-related processes and common failure modes
Strong interest in acquiring new skills
Desire to be part of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production-related issues
Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Salary range $127,000.00 - $200,500.00 per year. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is $144,500.00 - $216,500.00 per year.
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, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
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