RF Design Engineer

About us

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

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

We’re growing rapidly and looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and connect the world to more.

You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth.

Our team is fearless in pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world’s first truly global Internet Service Provider.

Interested in joining our mission? Take a look at career opportunities at Viasat today.

The day-to-day

This role will range from supporting RF design to production. We design Hybrid modules, RF boards, System in a packages (SiPs), and ICs up to 90 GHz and looking to go higher.

This is a great opportunity for you to expand your capabilities working with our expert design and production team. Your designs will encompass a variety of RF components including : power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, oscillators, filters, ADCs, DACs, optical converters, and IC packages.

You will work on a collaborative team of system, electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and system test engineers to ensure successful product design and transition to production where you’ll be analyzing RF measurement data, resolving production design issues, and improving production yields and test times.

Sound interesting? Keep reading....

What you'll need

• 8+ years RF / Microwave design experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Up to 10% travel

What will help you on the job

• Experience with Agilent ADS or other simulation tools
• Experience with HFSS, Momentum, or other electromagnetic simulators
• Previous circuit design experience for frequencies above 10GHz
• Experience with RF test and measurement methods : gain, P1dB, noise figure, TOI, adjacent channel rejection, etc
• Experience RF test and measurement equipment : Spectrum Analyzers, Noise figure meters, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, etc
• MSEE degree
• Top secret clearance with SSBI / SCI
• AESA / phase array, Radar, SIGINT, or SATCOM experience

Salary range

$136,700.00 - $237,700.00 / 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.

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, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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