Hardware Electrical 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 Execute sustaining activities for production and field issues of End Cryptographic Units (ECU), Ethernet Data Encryptors (EDE) and high assurance Cryptographic High Value Product (CHVP). The day-to-day Support multiple networking communication products currently in production and future Next Generator products. You'll becoming familiar with the technical design of multiple product lines and working with team members to address a variety of issues, leading efforts to troubleshoot technical issues from production and the field, leading qualification efforts for component changes including updating schematics and design information, aiding the transition of prototype units to low rate initial production, implementing board level design changes through schematics, CAD support, and board checkout. Responsibilities include: Troubleshooting complex digital systems (Processors, memory, FPGAs, CPLD, microcontrollers)
Identify and qualify replacements for obsolete parts
Schematic/CAD updates relating to results and parts changes (use of Mentor Graphics flow preferred)
Produce redlines and release documentation changes affecting product changes
Use of both Windows and Linux operating systems to develop and execute tests
Knowledge and use of scripting languages, e.g. PERL, PYTHON a plus
Work closely with engineering technicians to devise and monitor tests for troubleshooting problem
Identify rework needed to isolate and/or repair problemsExecute sustaining activities for production and field issues of End Cryptographic Units (ECU), Ethernet Data Encryptors (EDE) and high assurance Cryptographic High Value Product (CHVP) What you'll need 8+ years' hardware design or sustaining experience
Provide mentorship to junior engineers while acting as a leader on multiple projects
Foundational knowledge of analog and digital logic and timing considerations
Proven ability to document and report on technical solutions/findings
Demonstrated experience with MS Office products for documentation creation and modification
Working knowledge of standard test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, power supplies, etc.)
Familiarity with production related processes and common failure modes
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work with a temporally and geographically diverse team
High aptitude for learning new things
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production related issues
Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, take ownership of tasks and results
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering US Government position. US citizenship required
Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
Ability to travel up to 10% What will help you on the job Active DoD Secret Clearance
Hands on experience designing complex digital systems (Processors, memory, FPGAs, CPLD, microcontrollers, networking interfaces)
Understanding of high speed design techniques
Experience working with DC to DC converters for the variety of internal derived voltages needed in modern microelectronics Salary range $160,000.00 - $278,100.00 / 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 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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.