Hardware Design Engineer For Space ApplicationsOne 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 DoIn this role you will lead the hardware design of high-speed digital boards for space applications. You will be responsible for defining FPGA architecture, SoC integration, schematic capture, and mixed-signal circuit design including ADC/DAC interfaces. You will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team through the full hardware development lifecycle from requirements and concept through design, verification, and flight qualification.
The role requires hands-on troubleshooting and debug experience with complex, high-speed digital hardware in a space or flight environment.The Day-To-DayLead schematic capture and board-level design for high-speed digital hardware in space applicationsDefine and drive FPGA architecture and SoC integration across the hardware platformDesign high-speed digital interfaces including DDR4, SERDES, UART, and SPIPerform HyperLynx power/signal integrity analysis and implement corrective design changesConduct worst case analysis (WCA) to verify design margins across operating conditions, voltage, and temperatureDesign mixed-signal circuits including ADC and DAC interface architecturesLead and coordinate a multidisciplinary engineering team through hardware development milestones and design reviewsCollaborate with firmware, software, and systems engineers for hardware/firmware co-design and integrationSupport board bring-up, integration, and debug in the laboratoryApply flight hardware design practices and work within space-grade component and reliability constraintsGenerate and maintain design documentation including schematics, BOMs, design review packages, and interface control documentsResponsible for owning and driving technical issues to resolutionWorks autonomously with little instruction to solve well-defined problemsWhat You'll NeedBachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field6+ years of hardware engineering experience with high-speed digital board designHands-on experience with schematic capture tools (e.g., Mentor Xpedition, Cadence)Proficiency in high-speed interface design: DDR4, SERDES, UART, and SPIExperience with HyperLynx or equivalent signal integrity simulation toolsExperience performing worst case analysis (WCA) for electronic circuitsFPGA architecture definition and SoC integration experienceMixed-signal design experience including ADC and DAC circuit designExperience with space or flight hardware design and qualification processesDemonstrated experience leading a multidisciplinary engineering teamProven troubleshooting and debug skills for complex high-speed digital hardwareGood oral and written communications skillsUS citizenshipAbility to travel up to 10%What Will Help You On The JobMSEE degree preferredExperience with space-grade FPGAs (Xilinx Radiation Tolerant, Microchip RTG4, or equivalent)Experience with EEE-INST-002, NASA, or ESA parts selection and derating guidelinesExperience with power integrity analysis toolsExperience with PCB layout tools and high-speed layout design rulesKnowledge of thermal and mechanical design constraints for space hardwareFamiliarity with radiation effects on electronics including SEE and TID considerationsFamiliarity with GitHubFamiliarity with CI/CD practicesFamiliarity with AI AgentsSalary Range$132,500.00 - $209,500.00 / 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 $164,500.00- $246,500.00/ 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.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.