Hardware Engineer- Viasat Government

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 who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team that is developing cutting-edge solutions to a growing market. We have a need for an individual to test, assemble and integrate cutting edge RF Environment Stimulation systems. The ideal candidate will have experience testing RF components and assembling multi-rack RF systems. You'll work closely with the system engineers to integrate large, modern, complex RF systems.

You'll play a key role in the integration of cutting-edge RF Environment Generation Stimulators to DoD, commercial and civilian aviation customers. You'll perform board level testing of complex RF components. You'll assemble and test large, multi-rack RF stimulators as well as assembling and testing small, complex commercial RF products. You will initially be mentored by the senior hardware engineers but expected to grow into a self-sufficient role. You may be expected to contribute to the design of complex RF boards and components. This role provides an opportunity to work with the latest technologies, with the challenge of integrating with some of the most modern aviation systems in the world.

• 4 + years of experience with Configuration Management and Product Lifecycle
• 4 + years of experience testing RF boards and RF components
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Ability to assemble large, multi-rack RF systems
• Meticulous assembly and testing skills
• Proficient with test equipment - oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc
• Work with technology suppliers and subcontractors
• General understanding of the supply chain process
• The ability to prioritize tasks, meet the schedule, and see a program to completion
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with system, hardware, and firmware teams
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain active Secret and program access as directed; Active Secret Clearance is preferred
• Up to 10% travel
• This is an on-site role in Carlsbad

• Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) communication concepts
• Experience with board design and layout
• Experience with developing test fixtures and testing requirements/procedures
• Experience with handling and fabricating RF cables
• Experience with troubleshooting and sustaining test equipment
• Experience as a Control Account Manager
• Trade study and analysis
• Knowledge of Make vs Buy analysis
• General understanding of market needs and customer use cases
• Ability to generate schematics, Bills of Material, and assembly instructions

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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.