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
Are you looking for a great opportunity working with Optical modem processing technologies? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference? If so, come join our Resilient Space Missions team as a Systems Engineer. We are developing technology and products that are magnitude better than our competition. Viasat has been honored for its record of performance by national magazines such as INC, Forbes, and Fortune Small Business.
In this role, you will propose concepts to solve customer problems. You will architect the system along with our customers by bringing to bear technology assets across Viasat and our partners. The products and systems you will be defining are in optical communications, Radar and SIGINT applications. Additionally, you will develop the algorithms necessary to solve a wide range communication and radar problems. You will build system solutions from your algorithms by transitioning them from simulations to instantiations on DSP/FPGA/GPU platforms.
The day-to-day
You will work with interdisciplinary teams including Business Development, Systems, Software, RF circuits, hardware engineers, and others to develop digital signal processing algorithms and be integral to supporting new and existing space programs.
What you'll need
7+ years' experience in applied signal processing experience
Demonstrated experience with the architectural definition, design, and integration
Proven track record developing, defining, and implementing signal processing solutions in communication and/or radar systems
Background in random processes, communication theory, and spectral analysis
Validated experience in collaborating with customers
Ability to perform systems level analysis
Proven experience in proposal or applications engineering
Able to derive module/box requirements from system level requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or related field
US government position. US citizenship required.
Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret with SSBI/SCI when administratively feasible
Ability to travel up to 10%
What will help you on the job
M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
Active Top Secret clearance with SSBI/SCI highly preferred
Experience writing discrete-time simulations in Matlab, C/C++, or Python
Knowledge of RF or networking fundamentals
Experience with Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP)
AESA/phased array, Radar, SIGINT, or EW experience
Strong communication skills - both verbal and written. Must be comfortable developing and presenting briefings.
Some detail design or hands on hardware test experience is beneficial
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Salary range
$151,300.00 - $263,100.00 / 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.
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