Hardware Design Engineer - Circuit Boards, Carlsbad

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:
Development and certification of the Next Generation End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) and high assurance Cryptographic High Value Product (CHVP).

The day-to-day:
Design, documentation, implementation, prototyping, and testing of next generation encryption devices on cutting edge high speed or ultra-low power digital circuit boards for Layer 3 In-line Network Encryptors.

What you'll need:
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

8+ years hardware design or sustaining experience

Experience designing high speed digital circuit boards

Foundational knowledge of analog and digital logic and timing considerations

Must be able to prioritize, be detail oriented, and have history of handling time well to accomplish multiple tasks in parallel

Ability to work independently, take initiative, take ownership of tasks and results

US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance 

Ability to travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a temporally and geographically diverse team

Ability to document and report on technical solutions/findings

Solid understanding of MS Office products for documentation creation and modification

Familiarity with standard test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, power supplies, etc.)

Familiarity with production related processes and common failure modes

High aptitude for learning new things

Desire to be part of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production related issues

Salary range:
$(phone number removed) - $(phone number removed) / annually.
For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $(phone number removed)- $(phone number removed)/ annually

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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 (url removed).

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 .