Digital Signal Processing Engineer - Array Beamforming - Viasat, Inc.

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:

Are you looking for a great opportunity working with V-Band modem processing technologies? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference? If so, come join our Strategic Space Missions team as a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer developing DSP algorithms that are integral to supporting new and existing space programs. We are developing innovative technology and products that outpace our competition. Viasat has been honored for its record of performance by national magazines such as INC, Forbes, and Fortune Small Business.

In this role, you will propose concepts to solve customer problems. You will architect the system along with our customers by bringing to bear technology assets across Viasat and our partners. The products and systems you will be defining are in V-Band Crosslinks, Radar and SIGINT applications.
You will develop the algorithms necessary to solve a wide range of DSP challenges. You will build system solutions from your algorithms by transitioning them from simulations to instantiations on DSP/FPGA/GPU platforms.

The day-to-day:

The DSP work can be broken into three major development cycles that you will be responsible for:

 

1. Floating-point simulation (Matlab)

Starting with a customer challenge, you will research, then design, the DSP algorithms required to tackle that challenge.

1. Fixed-point modeling (Simulink)

Given the evidence provided from floating-point simulation, you will build a digital logic model that proves how logic blocks can process equivalent math within the constraints of the platform (when applicable).

1. Lab implementation support

From the fixed-point modeling, you will generate test vectors that must be matched by team members in the Digital group. You will support the Digital team’s implementation and ultimately own the performance of the DSP algorithm as it is applied to the specific platform.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams including Digital, Business Development, Systems, Software, RF circuits, hardware engineers, and others. Sound exciting? Keep reading...

What you'll need:

 

• 5+ years applied signal processing experience
• Proven experience with the architectural definition, design, and integration
• Consistent track record developing, defining, and implementing signal processing solutions in communication and/or radar systems
• Proven background in random processes, communication theory, and spectral analysis
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with customers
• Ability to perform systems level analysis
• Validated able to derive module/box requirements from system level requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience 
• US government position.  US citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
• Ability to travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job:

• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Proven experience writing discrete-time simulations in Matlab, C/C++, or Python
• Experience creating discrete-time fixed-point models in Simulink (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of RF, modem, and/or networking fundamentals
• AESA/phased array, Radar, SIGINT, or EW experience
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
• Must be comfortable developing and presenting briefings
• Detailed design or hands on hardware test experience
• Digital implementation work on FPGAs (or equivalent)

Salary range:$120,100.00 - $176,900.00 / 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 $149,200.00- $208,800.00/ 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.