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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.\nWhat you'll do\nWe are seeking a Senior Engineer who can operate as a Principal Investigator for a fast-paced digital signal processing sensing-centric development program! This role requires deep system-level expertise across high-fidelity simulation development and analysis for sensors, with knowledge of signal acquisition, embedded processing, software, hardware, integration, and test, paired with strong technical leadership and cross-team coordination.\nYou will serve as the technical authority for mixed-fidelity simulation development and analysis for sensing systems, driving end-to-end simulation architecture for our sensing elements through data processing and system-level performance. This role is hands-on and you will need to interface with customers while developing advanced simulation frameworks.\nThe day-to-day\nModeling and Simulation\nLead the design, development, and validation of mixed-fidelity simulation frameworks spanning sensor phenomenology, signal acquisition, processing pipelines, and system-level performance\nDefine simulation architecture strategies for next-generation sensing system designs, including sensor element selection, processing chain topology, and hardware/software partitioning\nDevelop physics-based models of sensing elements, noise sources, and interference conditions relevant to the program domain\nAuthor simulation validation plans and establish correlation between simulation outputs and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), bench, and field test results\nMaintain modular, version-controlled simulation repositories, enabling continuous improvement in model coverage and fidelity\nSignal Processing\nDevelop and apply signal processing algorithms including detection, estimation, filtering, spectral analysis, and statistical performance characterization across relevant sensing domains\nModel signal chains from sensor to output, including noise, interference, and environmental effects that drive system performance margins\nDefine and evaluate signal processing performance metrics and translate them into actionable guidance for hardware and embedded software teams\nValidate signal processing models against measured data, identifying and closing fidelity gaps through iterative refinement\nTeam Coordination\nServe as the principal investigator and technical lead for the simulation workstream, setting direction and ensuring alignment across algorithm, embedded software, hardware, and systems engineering teams\nLead technical reviews including PDR, CDR, and similar program reviews; deliver simulation products and provide peer review of modeling efforts across the team\nIdentify simulation capability gaps relative to program objectives and develop and execute roadmap improvements\nMentor junior engineers in simulation methodology, signal processing fundamentals, and analysis best practices\nCustomer-Facing Experience\nServe as the primary technical interface to customers on simulation methodology, modeling assumptions, uncertainty quantification, and system performance predictions\nTranslate complex simulation results into concise findings and technical reports suitable for program leadership and customer review\nSupport proposal efforts by defining simulation scope, articulating technical discriminators, and contributing to statement of work and basis-of-estimate documentation\nWhat you'll need\nBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or closely related field (MSEE or Ph.D. preferred)\n10+ years of experience in modeling and simulation of sensing or signal processing systems, with demonstrated ownership of simulation frameworks on program development efforts\nProficiency in simulation and analysis tools including MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch), or equivalent; experience structuring large-scale, maintainable simulation codebases\nPrior experience as a principal investigator or technical lead on a U.S. government or defense program, including direct customer interaction at technical interchanges and program reviews\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI security clearance\nAble to travel up to 10%\nMust be able to work out of the Carlsbad, CA office (preferred) or Tempe, CA office\nWhat will help you on the job\nMaster's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline with a focus on signal processing, sensing systems, or applied electromagnetics\nActive TS/SCI security clearance\nHands-on experience with multi-domain sensors (RF, EO/IR, acoustic, or lidar), including familiarity with phenomenological modeling approaches specific to those domains\nExperience with Operational Analysis tools such as AFSIM\nBackground in embedded or real-time DSP implementations on FPGA or embedded CPU platforms, enabling high-fidelity simulation-to-hardware translation\nExperience with hardware-in-the-loop simulation integrated with bench or field test infrastructure\nFamiliarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies and system-level performance budgeting and error allocation\nDemonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publication, patent authorship, or equivalent technical contribution in sensing, signal processing, or simulation\n#LI-VSAT\nSalary range\n$156,000.00 - $246,000.00 / 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 $193,500.00- $290,500.00/ 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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.\nModeling and Simulation\nLead the design, development, and validation of mixed-fidelity simulation frameworks spanning sensor phenomenology, signal acquisition, processing pipelines, and system-level performance\nDefine simulation architecture strategies for next-generation sensing system designs, including sensor element selection, processing chain topology, and hardware/software partitioning\nDevelop physics-based models of sensing elements, noise sources, and interference conditions relevant to the program domain\nAuthor simulation validation plans and establish correlation between simulation outputs and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), bench, and field test results\nMaintain modular, version-controlled simulation repositories, enabling continuous improvement in model coverage and fidelity\nSignal Processing\nDevelop and apply signal processing algorithms including detection, estimation, filtering, spectral analysis, and statistical performance characterization across relevant sensing domains\nModel signal chains from sensor to output, including noise, interference, and environmental effects that drive system performance margins\nDefine and evaluate signal processing performance metrics and translate them into actionable guidance for hardware and embedded software teams\nValidate signal processing models against measured data, identifying and closing fidelity gaps through iterative refinement\nTeam Coordination\nServe as the principal investigator and technical lead for the simulation workstream, setting direction and ensuring alignment across algorithm, embedded software, hardware, and systems engineering teams\nLead technical reviews including PDR, CDR, and similar program reviews; 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