Hardware Design Engineer- Viasat Government

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18