Hardware Engineer

ph3About us /h3pOne 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. /ph3What you'll do /h3pWe are seeking an Hardware Analog/Mixed-Signal Electronic Engineer to reinforce our Lausanne Hardware team. As a key team member, you will join a multidisciplinary RD team of hard-working and passionate individuals developing groundbreaking satellite communications system technologies. You will design highly reliable analog and mixed-signal electronics that meet the required functional specifications, considering electrical, size and weight constraints, as well as aspects related to space environment. /ph3The day-to-day /h3pIn collaboration with your project team members, you fully own the whole development cycle of electronic boards: /pulliDesign, develop, test, optimize and integrate highly reliable analog and mixed-signal electronics for satellites /liliDrive requirements, architecture and circuit design, component selection and procurement, PCB design, board bring up, testing and design + manufacturing documentation /liliPartner with optical, mechanical and software internal and external experts /li /ulh3What you'll need /h3pYou are a meticulous, open-minded and well-organized person, motivated to perform multiple tasks in a wide-ranging environment. You enjoy taking ownership of the agreed work and completing it autonomously. When needed, you easily ask for support from our multi-disciplinary engineering team, and collaborate with external partners. Great teammate, problem solver and hands-on engineer, you never hesitate to take the extra step for the team to succeed! /pulliMSc or PhD or equivalent, in electronic engineering or a related field /liliStrong background in aerospace, expertise in one or more specific spacecraft subsystems, knowledge of radiation effects on semiconductors, knowledge of ESA standards /lili7+ years of proven experience in designing and implementing mixed-signal electronics from concept through production, in particular involving:ulliAnalog/digital PLLs /liliAnalog/digital control systems /liliAnalog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters /liliOperational amplifiers (differential amplifiers, active filters, buffers etc.) /liliSchematic capture and PCB design tools (preferably Altium) /liliExperience using various test equipment – oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, vector network analyzer and similar /liliStrong documentation skills and ability to report on technical solutions and findings /liliAvailability to travel to the US and across Europe to follow up with the other team members, contractors, and to attend conferences /li /ul /li /ulh3What will help you on the job /h3ulliExperience with microcontrollers and/or FPGA /liliFamiliarity with RF components /liliKnowledge of satellite communication and services. /liliCo-design with mechanical engineers working on Solidworks /liliPCB analysis with Ansys SIwave; LTspice /liliClose collaborations with RF design engineers embedded SW/PL design engineers /li /ulh3EEO Statement /h3pViasat 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr