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We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.\nWhat you'll do\nAs a Hardware Design Engineer, you will support the end-to-end development of advanced digital processing systems, high-speed digital boards, and FPGA-based subsystems for space-based and mission-critical communication platforms. \nYou will serve as a key technical contributor, bridging the hardware-firmware boundary by owning the hardware lifecycle of complex board designs-including high-speed digital schematic capture, SoC integration, and mixed-signal circuit design with high-resolution ADC/DAC interfaces-while simultaneously designing, simulating, and implementing high-speed signal-processing algorithms and network protocols in FPGAs. \nYour responsibility will span the entire product development lifecycle from early conceptual requirements, block diagrams, and synthesizable RTL development (SystemVerilog/VHDL), through hardware-firmware co-design, board-level bring-up, and laboratory integration, all the way to worst-case analysis (WCA), power/signal integrity verification, and flight qualification in a rigorous space and flight environment.\nThe day-to-day\nDesign and implement high-speed digital boards, including schematic capture and layout guidelines.\nDevelop, simulate, and verify FPGA RTL (using SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL) for control, data processing, and communication functions.\nIntegrate and deploy firmware onto FPGA and FPGA SoC platforms.\nDesign high-speed interfaces (DDR4, SERDES, UART, I2C, SPI, LVDS) and perform signal/power integrity simulations using HyperLynx.\nConduct worst-case analysis (WCA) to verify electrical design margins across space environment conditions.\nLead laboratory board bring-up, hardware/firmware integration, and debug using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.\nApply flight hardware and firmware design practices, working within radiation-tolerant, high-reliability component and thermal constraints.\nAuthor and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including schematics, block diagrams, testbenches, and interface control documents.\nWhat you'll need\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.\n4+ years of combined experience in high-speed digital board design and FPGA/RTL development.\nProficiency in writing synthesizable RTL in SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL.\nHands-on experience with FPGA design suites and EDA tools (e.g., AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Intel/Altera Quartus, Synopsys Synplify).\nHands-on experience with schematic capture tools (e.g., Mentor Xpedition, Cadence, or Altium).\nStrong laboratory debugging skills integrating firmware onto physical target boards.\nUS citizenship.\nAbility to travel up to 10%.\nWhat will help you on the job\nMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).\nExperience with space-grade FPGAs (Xilinx Radiation Tolerant, Microchip RTG4, or equivalent).\nExperience with FPGA simulation and testbench development (ModelSim, Questa, etc.).\nFamiliarity with scripting languages (Python, TCL, or Perl) for automation.\nExperience with EEE-INST-002, NASA, or ESA parts selection, screening, and derating guidelines.\nFamiliarity with radiation effects on electronics (TID, SEE, SEL).\nFamiliarity with Git, CI/CD practices, and AI development tools (Claude Code, Copilot).\nSalary range\n$132,500.00 - $209,500.00 / annually.\nFor 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\nAt 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.\nEEO Statement\nViasat 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. 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