High Speed Hardware Design Engineer

Viasat; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented hardware engineer to join a dynamic team dedicated to developing cutting-edge encryption technologies. This role involves designing and testing innovative digital circuit boards for high-performance encryption devices, ensuring they meet stringent specifications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hardware design, a strong educational background, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation, and contribute to projects that have a global impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hardware design experience required.
• Foundational knowledge of analog and digital logic essential.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop encryption devices for digital circuit boards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on product features.
• Manage the full development cycle of electronic boards.

Skills

Hardware Design

Digital Logic

Analog Logic

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Power Supplies

MS Office

Job description

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

Design, development, and certification of the circuit card hardware to be used on the Next Generation End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) and high assurance Cryptographic High-Value Product (CHVP).

As a key team member, you will join a multidisciplinary R&D team of hard-working and passionate individuals developing groundbreaking data encryption system technologies. You will design highly reliable and rugged digital electronics that meet the required functional specifications, considering electrical, size, and weight constraints, as well as aspects related to tactical and data center environments.

The day-to-day

Designing, documenting, implementing, prototyping, and testing brand-new encryption devices on innovative high-speed or ultra-low power digital circuit boards for Layer 3 In-line Network Encryptors.

In collaboration with your project team members, you fully own the whole development cycle of electronic boards

• Design, develop, test, and integrate highly reliable digital electronic circuit card hardware to be used on the Next Generation End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) and high assurance Cryptographic High-Value Product (CHVP)
• Drive requirements, architecture and circuit design, component selection, and procurement, PCB design, circuit simulations, board bring up, testing and design + manufacturing documentation.
• Partner with programmable logic, mechanical, and software internal experts to design and integrate advanced product features

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 8+ years hardware design or sustaining experience
• 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
• Role can be a hybrid role but candidate must be located in Carlsbad, Marlborough, Tampa, or Linthicum Heights, as there will be lab work required
• 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

$127,000.00 - $200,500.00 / 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 $144,500.00- $216,500.00/ 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 here.