Senior RF Systems Engineer

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

We are looking for a Senior RF Systems Engineer to join our team and help us continue to build on our successful mmW Cross Link business!

This position provides a unique opportunity to develop pioneering technologies and work closely with our customers to develop multi-function systems from concept to implementation that support our nation's most critical defense programs.

This includes requirements development, architecture design, integration, and implementation of hardware.

In this exciting and dynamic role, you will report into the Space and Commercial Networks organization while working closely and collaboratively with other Viasat team members to identify, pursue, capture, and execute high priority opportunities that support our strategic growth goals.

The day-to-day

• Interface directly with customer
• Perform detailed system level analysis to derive and flow down hardware requirements
• Work with a cross-disciplined team of engineers to design, build, and test hardware
• Perform system level verification and validation in advanced laboratory environment
• Work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to difficult challenges

What you'll need

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams including Business Development, Systems, Software, RF circuits, FPGA design, and others
• Experience in payload and electronics design for space applications with an understanding of reliability and EMI / EMC requirements for space based systems
• Strong analytic / mathematics background with experience in system modeling, simulation, and analysis including power and communication link budgets
• Strong understanding of systems engineering analysis including requirements definition and flow down, interface definitions, system test design and execution, and risk identification, tracking, and burn-down
• Proficiency using RF and systems design engineering tools including MATLAB, ADS, HFSS, and Genesys
• Experience working with Government customers to develop system level requirements and solutions
• Strong system, software, or test background including design and implementation
• Strong technical leadership
• 8+ years' Systems Engineering experience with a Master's degree, 12+ years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a related discipline or equivalent years of experience
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be able to obtain a United States Top Secret / SCI Clearance
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestic travel

What will help you on the job

• Understanding of model-based system engineering techniques including proficiency using MBSE software such as Cameo
• Experience with satellite missions operations including launch, in-orbit testing, and anomaly resolution
• Experience with key mission design and analysis tools such as STK
• Experience taking a product from concept phase through prototyping, launch, and operation
• Demonstrated leadership of space systems engineering teams
• The ability to lead trade studies and architect innovative solutions to difficult technical problems

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Salary range

$152,500.00 - $265,200.00 / 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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