RF Payload Systems Engineer

Viasat, Inc.

Tempe, Arizona
10 days ago

$141,500–$224,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

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 $176,000.00- $264,000.00/ 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. Working knowledge of RF circuit-level design and construction (amplifiers, filters, mixers, switches, interconnects) sufficient to understand how module/unit-level hardware choices drive system performance, cost, and schedule trades.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Tempe, Arizona
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Telecommunications Services
Salary	$141,500–$224,000 Per Year
Company Size	2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded	1986
Website	http://www.viasat.com/company/about/about-viasat

Description

About us:

At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.

We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.

What you'll do:

The Strategic Space Systems (S3) team at Viasat in Tempe, Arizona is responsible for development of full lifecycle space programs with varying scope, from chip scale to full-on space missions. Our programs provide key capabilities for the US government as well as commercial end-users.

Programs in the business area are far-reaching and impactful - enabling the US and the world in commercial and defense applications like resilient space communications and networking, remote sensing, and much more. The S3 team is primarily composed of a small group of highly skilled cross-domain engineers who take on meaningful problems daily.

The day-to-day:

This position provides an outstanding opportunity to develop innovative technologies. You will work closely with customers to build multi-function systems from concept to implementation. These systems support our nation's most critical defense programs. This includes requirements development, architecture design, integration, and implementation of hardware.

In this exciting and dynamic role, you will report into the S3 organization and work collaboratively with other Viasat partners. Together, you will identify, pursue, capture, and complete high priority opportunities that support our strategic growth goals.

This position is based in Tempe, AZ

What you'll need:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, or related discipline
8+ years' experience as an RF/Systems Engineer, including hands-on design, troubleshooting, integration, and test of RF hardware at the PWA, module, unit, and system level
Demonstrated experience taking RF hardware from design through fabrication, assembly, integration, and verification (bring-up, debug, ATP/qualification testing)
Experience with RF payload integration and test campaigns (unit-level through spacecraft/system-level I&T)
Bench-level RF test experience using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and noise figure/power meters to isolate and resolve hardware issues
Working knowledge of RF circuit-level design and construction (amplifiers, filters, mixers, switches, interconnects) sufficient to understand how module/unit-level hardware choices drive system performance, cost, and schedule trades
Experience diagnosing and root-causing RF hardware failures (e.g., via failure analysis, root cause corrective action processes)
Familiarity with space-qualified RF hardware build standards
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams including Business Development, Systems, Software, RF circuit design, FPGA/digital design, mechanical, and manufacturing/production
Experience in payload and electronics design for space applications, including reliability, parts/materials/processes (EEE parts), and EMI/EMC requirements for space-based systems
Strong analytic/mathematics background with experience in system modeling, simulation, and analysis, including power and communication link budgets
Strong understanding of systems engineering analysis: requirements definition and flow-down, interface definitions, system test design and execution, and risk identification, tracking, and burn-down
Proficiency using RF and systems design engineering tools including MATLAB, ADS, HFSS, and Genesys
Ability to serve as the technical RF interface to customers, translating RF hardware capability, constraints, and test results into system-level solutions and trade discussions
Experience working directly with Government customers to develop system-level requirements and solutions
Strong technical leadership, including mentoring engineers on hardware integration and test practices

What will help you on the job:

Masters Degree preferred but not required
Understanding of model-based system engineering techniques including proficiency using MBSE software such as Cameo
Experience with satellite missions operations including launch, in-orbit testing, and anomaly resolution
Experience with key mission design and analysis tools such as STK
Experience taking a product from concept phase through prototyping, launch, and operation
Demonstrated leadership of space systems engineering teams
The ability to lead trade studies and architect innovative solutions to difficult technical problems

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Salary range: $141,500.00 - $224,000.00 / 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 $176,000.00- $264,000.00/ 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 https://careers.viasat.com/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

careers@viasat.com

About Company

Digital Communication Products for Commercial and Government Markets

ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other digital communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. We bring today’s new communication applications to people out of reach of terrestrial networks, in both the commercial and government sectors, with a variety of networking products and services.

Here you’ll find a company that is always asking,” What’s next?”, with the vertically integrated set of technologies to push the limits of what is possible for your system and service performance.

Products:

Satellite networks for fixed-site and mobile communications
Satellite antenna systems
Wireless datalinks and terminals for combat situational awareness
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance for military networking and encrypted data storage
Mobile IP networking for soldiers
Communication microprocessor chipsets
Application and communication acceleration
Satellite network and RF system design
Communication simulation and training systems

Services:

Global mobile satellite services for government and commercial aircraft, vehicles, and seagoing vessels
Satellite Internet access and other broadband services for consumers, business, and government customers in the U.S.

Recognized for Innovation, Growth, and Stability

With these past awards, ViaSat is well known as a successful, innovative, high-growth company:

World Technology Network - 2013 Winner, Communications Technology Award for high-capacity satellite system
Arthur C. Clarke Foundation - Innovator Award, CEO Mark Dankberg
Edison Awards 2013 - Bronze award for communications innovation
Popular Science 2012 "Best of What's New" for Exede Internet and high-capacity satellite system
Satellite Research and Markets - 2012 Visionary Executive of the Year
Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) - 2012 Industry Innovator
TechAmerica - 2011 American Technology Award in the Telecommunications
Space News "Top 50 Space Companies"
San Diego Magazine "Made In San Diego: 11 Cool Companies"
Mark Dankberg American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) "2008 Aerospace International Communications Award"
Hannover Fairs ISCe2004 Satellite Industry Award for Innovation and Technology
Mark Dankberg Via Satellite “2003 Satellite Executive of the Year”
Defense Systems "Super 75"
DefenseNews "Top 100 Defense Contractors"
DefenseNews "Fast Track 50"
Washington Technology "Top 100 Federal Prime Contractors"
Three-time INC. 500 prior to going public in 1996

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Surpassing 2,900 Employees and $1 Billion in Sales

The company employs over 2,900 professional and support personnel. The largest department is engineering, with many holding graduate degrees in electrical engineering or computer science. Annual revenues hit a record $1.1 billion during the most recently completed fiscal year (ended March 29, 2013).

History

ViaSat is part of the well-known Linkabit Corporation “family-tree” that spawned hundreds of San Diego area telecom startups, including Qualcomm, General Instruments, and Titan. Founded in 1986 by three former M/A-Com Linkabit employees, ViaSat is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol VSAT. Go to the History, Timeline or Industry Innovation & Firsts pages for more details.

To find out more about ViaSat, use the links on this page to explore our Web site.
Note: ViaSat Inc. is a separate company from and is not affiliated with Viasat Broadcasting, owned by Modern Times Group, Sweden.