Senior RF Engineer — Ka-Band Transceiver Architect

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 337,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to guide architectural design, development, and validation of Ka-band transceiver modules. You will apply deep technical expertise to evaluate topologies and implement wideband designs for high-yield RF hardware.

The role requires strong proficiency in RF XCVR architectures, clocking, system-level analysis, and RF simulation tools. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and supplier interfaces is essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of practical RF circuit and module development experience up through Ka-band.
• Proficiency with RF XCVR architectures and direct RF synthesis topologies.
• Experience with high-speed RF design, schematic development, and PWB layout.

Responsibilities

• Architect wideband transmitter and receiver topologies up through Ka-band.
• Analyze converters, clocks, phase noise, and jitter for RF performance.
• Translate architectures into schematics; define high-frequency layout constraints.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Mechanical, and test teams for integration and validation.

Skills

RF design expertise

Schematic development

High-frequency PWB layout

RF simulation tools

MMICs / transceivers

Clocking architectures

System-level analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Keysight ADS

HFSS

Microwave Office

MATLAB

Job description

Viasat is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to guide architectural design, development, and validation of Ka-band transceiver modules. You will apply deep technical expertise to evaluate topologies and implement wideband designs for high-yield RF hardware.

The role requires strong proficiency in RF XCVR architectures, clocking, system-level analysis, and RF simulation tools. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and supplier interfaces is essential.