Hardware Engineer, Production Support

Company:  Viasat, Inc.
Location: Carlsbad
Closing Date: 16/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
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:
Hands on experience troubleshooting of complex digital systems (Processors, memory, FPGAs, CPLD, microcontrollers)

Identify and qualify replacements for obsolete parts

Schematic/CAD updates relating to results and parts changes (Mentor Graphics flow preferred)

Produce redlines and release documentation changes affecting product changes

Use of both Windows and Linux operating systems to develop and execute tests

Knowledge and use of scripting languages, e.g. PERL, PYTHON a plus

Work closely with engineering technicians to devise and monitor tests for troubleshooting problem

Identify rework needed to isolate and/or repair problems

The day-to-day:
Support multiple networking communication products currently in production and future Next Generator products.

 

Your responsibilities will include: becoming familiar with the technical design of multiple product lines and working with team members to address a variety of issues, leading efforts to troubleshoot technical issues from production and the field, leading qualification efforts for component changes including updating schematics and design information, aiding the transition of prototype units to low rate initial production, implementing board level design changes through schematics, CAD support, and board checkout.

What you'll need:
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

5+ years hardware design or sustaining experience

Foundational knowledge of analog and digital logic and timing considerations

Must be able to prioritize, be detail oriented, and have history of managing time well to accomplish multiple tasks in parallel

Ability to work independently, take initiative, take ownership of tasks and result

US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance

Ability to travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a temporally and geographically diverse team

Ability to document and report on technical solutions/findings

Good working knowledge of MS Office products for documentation creation and modification

Familiarity with standard test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, power supplies, etc.)

Familiarity with production related processes and common failure modes

High aptitude for learning new things

Desire to be part of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production related issues

Salary range:
$(phone number removed) - $(phone number removed) / 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 (url removed).

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 .

 

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