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Temporary RF Engineer Contractor
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
Our team develops RF products such as satellite terminals, space payloads, and phased arrays. You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Our team is fearless in pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world’s first truly global Internet Service Provider. Interested in joining our mission? Take a look at career opportunities at Viasat today.
The day-to-day
As RF design engineer, you will be responsible for designing and delivering advanced microwave and millimeterwave products. It can range from hybrid modules, System in Package (SiP), RF sub-assemblies, and up to an integrated assembly (containing RF, Digital, and Power Supply slices). These designs will encompass a variety of RF components including: power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, oscillators, filters, ADCs, DACs, optical converters, IC packages, FPGA, microcontrollers, embedded SW, and DSP algorithms. You will guide a collaborative team RF, Digital, Programmable Logic, Mechanical, Software, DSP, Manufacturing, and System Test Engineers to ensure successful product design and transition to production. Sound interesting? Keep reading….
What you’ll need
• 8+ years RF/Microwave design experience
• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
What will help you on the job
• MSEE degree
• Experience with Agilent ADS or other simulation tools
• Experience with HFSS, Momentum, or other electromagnetic simulators
• Previous circuit design experience for frequencies above 10GHz
• Experience with RF test and measurement methods: gain, P1dB, noise figure, TOI, adjacent channel rejection, etc
• Experience RF test and measurement equipment: Spectrum Analyzers, Noise figure meters, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, etc
• AESA/phase array, Radar, SIGINT, or SATCOM experience
• Experience with DX Designer from Mentor Graphics
Salary range
$136,700.00 – $237,700.00 / 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.
