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
In this role you will shape Viasat L band systems future products and services, from concept, definition and analysis to test in a satellite communications environment. This will include shaping SATCOM systems and payload architectural design, including detailed planning of all system aspects (digital communications theory to simulations and scripting and integration and testing of the same). This is a great opportunity to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams including Business Development, Systems, Software, RF circuits, Test Engineering and others. You will also be developing and verifying algorithms and communications protocols for mobile platforms operating on the Global Mobile satellite network.
The day-to-day
You will work with a fast-paced development team to design, simulate, test and validate foundational aspects of several systems. You will help shape new programs to ensure technical development is properly focused based on customer and stakeholder requirements.
What you'll need
- Completion of a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 1-2 years satellite Communications or Radar Systems design experience
- Understanding of orbital mechanics
- Perform systems analysis with analytical methods and/or simulation using tools like Matlab and Python
- Knowledge of link budget analyses and satellite link design
- Strong Signal Processing / Communications background
What will help you on the job
- Experience with satellite communications systems, including constellation and ground segment architectures
- Familiarity with 3GPP Radio Access Technologies
- Testing and Integration of hardware, software and firmware
- Firm grasp of RF or networking fundamentals including use of lab equipment like spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers, channel emulators and scripting and automation of tests.
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.
