Hardware Engineer

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

We are seeking an Electronic Hardware Engineer to reinforce our Lausanne Hardware team. As a key team member, you will join a multidisciplinary R&D 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   airborne and   land mobile environment s .

The day-to-day

In collaboration with your project team members, you fully own the whole development cycle of electronic boards

• Design, develop, test,   optimize   and integrate   highly reliable, cost effective,   analog   and mixed-signal electronics for phased array antennas.
• Drive requirements, architecture and circuit design,   component   selection   and procurement, PCB design, board bring up, testing and design + manufacturing documentation.
• Partner with   System,   Radio   Frequency,   Mechanical and   Software internal and external experts

What you'll need

You 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!

MSc or equivalent, in electronic engineering or a related relevant field

What will help you on the job

Co-design with mechanical engineers working on   Solidworks

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 .