RF Communications Engineer

Bigger challenges. Bolder ideas. Global impact. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. We're the company behind the world's fastest satellite internet service, with technology that's helping to bridge the digital divide and improve life for our customers around the globe. By providing powerful new ways for people to connect with one another, gain greater access to education, entertainment, medical research, commerce, and much more, our team is empowering millions of customers worldwide.

We're looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and connect the world to more. 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.

US and coalition military forces count on Viasat for secure networking systems and services that deliver reliable, affordable communications beyond the reach of traditional networks. During the chaos of combat, war fighters need fast, secure communications and instant access to information. Viasat helps war fighters and commanders access and share trusted intel from any location to make better decisions faster. As the world's leading experts in high-capacity satellite communications, military-grade cyber security, and line-of-sight data links, we apply fearless innovation, unconventional thinking, and ingenuity to bring game-changing, life-saving capabilities to war fighters on the battlefield. No matter where the mission goes across air, land, or sea, Viasat keeps service members connected with real-time access to video, voice, and data communications.

Job Responsibilities

This position provides a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge technologies and work closely with customers to develop multi-function RF Systems from design through integration and test that support our nation's most critical defense programs. This includes waveform modeling, simulation, algorithm development and analysis to characterize performance, integration, and implementation on hardware, in SW and programmable logic.

Our Team

Our development team is a diverse group dedicated to working in a collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams that includes HW, SW, mechanical, networking, security and systems engineering to create innovative RF communications products and services.

Your Opportunity

As a RF Communications Engineer, you will utilize and build on a breadth of knowledge to use Software Define Radio (SDR) technology to collaboratively work with stakeholders to design, develop, analyze and test RF waveforms for SATCOM systems.

Our Ideal Candidate

We value curiosity, learning agility and adaptability. Our ideal candidate is an expert in designing, developing, and testing RF waveform for integrated SATCOM networks who can preserve while critical thinking to solve new, challenging, and complex problems.

Requirements

• 8+ years RF Systems design, development, integration and test experience with a preference for satellite waveforms design and test for integrated SATCOM networks
• Experience with antennas, modems, Software Defined Radios (SDR) and associated networking equipment used in satellite and wireless communications
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, hands-on entrepreneurial environment
• Strong technical background in RF waveforms and systems (RADAR, EW, SATCOM, datalinks, etc. )
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams, Systems, security, SW, HW, analog and RF circuits and programmable logic design
• Strong analytic/mathematics background with experience in RF waveform or system modeling, simulation, and analysis with a preference for SATCOM waveforms and systems
• Experience using GNU Radio, Matlab, and/or Simulink
• Active TS Clearance
• Active DoD TS SCI clearance
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Up to 10% domestic travel

Preferences

• Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
• Previous experience implementing SATCOM waveforms or systems using SDR technology
• Experience with satellite and wireless air interface standards and protocols
• Ability to work in in a Linux environment
• A strong technical background in RF waveform or SATCOM systems
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals
• The ability to lead trade studies and architect innovative solutions to solve difficult technical problems
• Highly Proficient in developing, implementing and testing RF systems and/or SATCOM waveforms
• Working knowledge of modern FPGA architectures