Electrical Engineer

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our Viasat Global Networks - Operations team! We are looking for someone who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team. You will help design/construct automated Specialized Test Equipment (STE) including wiring diagrams, interface PWA schematics, and related documentation. You will work with electrical, mechanical, system, software, and test engineers on a variety of projects, supporting both new developments and sustaining engineering.

What you'll do

• Create Interconnect drawings in SolidWorks Electrical including component selection and cabling to satisfy project requirements
• Design of cables to satisfy project requirements
• Select RF components and perform RF measurements to validate your designs
• Selection of test equipment including trade studies
• Configuring first-build STEs including cabling, software/test equipment installation & configuration, and creating redlines/as-built documentation
• Design/test interface PWAs, including schematic capture, parts selection, PWB layout review, and first article DVT
• Support remote engineers/software developers in their use of on-site STE
• Creating/repairing lab test cables

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in EE, a related field or equivalent years of experience
• 2-4+ years of Electrical and Mechanical aptitude/technical skills
• Knowledge of proper tool and test equipment usage such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and network analyzers
• Practical experience in cable design/build, electrical standards, and interface technologies/standards
• Attention to detail
• Must be flexible in task completion based on shifting priorities
• Operates with a sense of urgency while maintaining quality control
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Color vision for electronics products that include color-coded wiring
• US citizenship is required
• Must be able to work onsite in the Carlsbad, CA or Tempe, AZ office

Preferred qualifications

• Sufficient experience using Microsoft Office programs
• Experience using Oracle Agile PLM System, JAMA, and Jira
• Experience with DxDesigner, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar programs
• Knowledge of PWB layout concepts
• Knowledge of various connectors, interface standards, and cable construction processes

Pay

Salary range $104,500.00 - $164,500.00 / annually. For 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 $129,000.00 - $194,000.00 / 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.