About usOne 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 doViasat is a rapidly growing technology company that designs, deploys, and operates cutting edge SATCOM products and services that span the globe. At Viasat you'll work with highly motivated engineers in an exciting, dynamic, yet informal environment. You will be able to use your engineering experience to support the next generation of advanced communications products and systems.
In this role you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and test analog and DC/DC power converter circuits for electronics used in government land/airborne military and space products.
The day-to-dayYou will work in a collaborative team of electrical, systems, mechanical, manufacturing and test engineers to ensure successful product development and transfer to production/manufacturing teams to ensure performance meets specification across temperature, environmental stress, and production variations.
What you'll need- 3+ years of experience in analog and power converter design (switching and linear) and analysis. This includes topics such as component stress analysis, worst case analysis, switching circuit analysis, and stability analysis
- Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, current probes, frequency response analyzer, and multimeters
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- U.S. Government Position. U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Up to 10% domestic travel
What will help you on the job- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one
- Experience using tools SPICE based circuit analyses programs (PSPICE, LTSPICE, HSPICE), schematic capture (Mentor Graphics XxDesigner, ORCAD Capture), and board layout (Mentor Graphics Expedition, Zuken)
- Experience in DC-DC converters, operational amplifiers, comparators, bipolar transistors, buffers, DAC's, ADC's, power MOSFET's, and gate drivers and applying this technology to support RF/microwave and digital hardware
- Knowledge in the areas of feedback control theory, power magnetics, DC-DC power switching topologies and synchronous rectification, EMI/EMC filter design, and military standards
- Background or interest in digital and RF/Microwave design
- Designing for harsh environments experience (including radiation
Salary range$95,000.00 - $149,500.00 / 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 $117,500.00- $176,500.00/ 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
EEO StatementViasat 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.
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