System Engineer
Carlsbad, CA 
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Posted 6 days ago
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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

Viasat is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support our RF Environment Generation (RFEG) engineering projects at Viasat. Viasat's RFEG engineers are a rapidly expanding group that specialize in cutting edge technologies. As a Systems Engineer, you will have the responsibility to support the entire engineering project lifecycle from inception to delivery.


The day-to-day

Together with the team, you will support multiple programs within the RFEG business area for system requirements and down-flows. You will be responsible for the Customer Requirements analysis and defining required real-time embedded processing, digital and RF architectures, digital signal processing and signal generation functionalities, and interfaces (digital, electrical, RF, software etc.) and help to drive and facilitate discussions with subcontractors/partners as needed.

As systems engineer, you will assist with signal processing and generation requirements analysis including simulations and design choices with supporting verification and validation activities. You will also assist with program management and Bid and Proposal efforts, including collaborating with customers on programmatic and schedule matters. Finally, you will help to develop system and waveform test procedures, participate in the integration of software, digital, analog, programmable logic, and RF system components, and be involved in preparing presentations and reports for full system development (design reviews, test activities, manufacturing, qualifications, progress review, etc.)


What you'll need

  • MSEE or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education/experience with an emphasis on Communication Theory and Signal Processing.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience with Systems Engineering Lifecycle (e.g. requirements development, management, allocation, decomposition to software, hardware, programmable logic interfaces and verification/validation)
  • Experience with Digital Signal Processing and communications systems and theory and RF waveform generation/reception
  • Experience with JAMA
  • Lab experience verifying RF, digital and analog requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in driving complex issues or problems to successful closure
  • Experience leading discussions and determining resolutions to problems
  • Active Secret security clearance, or the ability to receive a high level clearance.
  • Ability to travel domestically up to 10%

What will help you on the job

  • Experience with Government systems and service acquisition
  • Strong problem solving abilities

Salary range

$116,700.00 - $202,800.00 / 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 careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click .


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 send an email to recruiting@viasat.com.

 

Job Summary
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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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