EMI​/EMC Engineer

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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.

In this role you will support mitigation analysis, prototype testing and qualification of Viasat’s VGOV products, predominately used in the government market. Qualifications will typically be completed per DO-160, MIL-STD-810/461, and aircraft line fit requirements.

You will ensure successful product qualification through detailed test planning, sound Qualification Test Procedure (QTP) authoring, effective hands-on test engineering support at both internal and external test laboratories and completion of thorough Qualification Test Reports (QTR). As an EMC/EMI Engineer, you will:

• Collaborate with design and development engineers to develop products with low risk for qualification
• Recommend pre-qualification tests early on in product development to reduce down-stream qualification risks
• Perform and guide analysis and mitigation efforts of new product design and development
• Develop and review Qualification Plans (QP), Qualification Test Procedures (QTP) and Qualification Test Reports (QTR)
• Support all significant tests performed on-site at external or internal test facilities
• Collaborate with Certification Authorities (FAA DER or equivalent) on all LRU qualification test items

• 5+ years' commercial or military aviation electrical LRU product experience
• 5+ years' proven MIL-STD-810/461 (or equivalent) qualification testing experience
• Validated experience with EMC/EMI and ENV testing, troubleshooting, test set-ups and completing root cause analysis for erroneous/unexpected test results
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven ability to work with a geographically diverse team
• Verified ability to detail and report on technical solutions/findings
• Consistent track record of working with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production related issues
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Physics, Physics or equivalent relevant industry experience
• US Government position; US citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
• Ability to travel up to 40%

• Demonstrated familiarity with production related processes and common failure modes
• 5+ years' proven DO-160 qualification testing experience
• Experience with LRU EMC/EMI root cause investigation to drive design updates

$ - $ / 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 $- $ / 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.

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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.

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