Hardware Design Engineer- Viasat Government

Hardware Design Engineer – Viasat Government

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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.

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.

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).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 5+ years of hardware design or sustaining experience
• Foundational knowledge of analog and digital logic and timing considerations
• Ability to prioritize, be detail‑oriented, and manage time 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 (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies)
• 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, and take ownership of tasks and results
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance (required)
• Ability to travel up to 10%

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

• Hands‑on experience designing complex digital systems (processors, memory, FPGAs, CPLDs, microcontrollers, networking interfaces)
• Understanding of high‑speed design techniques (highly preferred)
• Experience working with DC‑to‑DC converters for the variety of internal derived voltages needed in modern microelectronics
• Experience with schematic creation (Mentor Graphics Flow preferred)
• Experience reviewing CAD PWB designs and analyzing timing constraints to implement design changes
• Collaboration with large geographically diverse multidisciplinary teams to create next‑generation products
• Prior generation and collaboration on required design documents, development requirements, specifications, and verification protocols
• Qualification of new design through a series of functional, performance, and environmental tests

$ – $ annually. For specific work locations within the San Jose, San Francisco Bay area, and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is $ – $ annually.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Software Development

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 identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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