Programmable Logic 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.

In this role you will help develop high speed signal processing algorithms and/or network protocols in FPGAs. The individual will be responsible for the full design phase starting from the requirements phase to documentation, block diagrams, implementation of source code, simulation, place & route, testing in hardware, and integration.

• Collaborate with team members to jointly develop high-speed digital signal processing and waveform processing algorithms supporting satellite communications applications
• Develop test benches and help maintain and update system level verification environment
• Synthesize Verilog and System Verilog for Xilinx/AMD FPGAs
• Develop timing constraints, analyze timing results, and implement design changes required to close timing
• Generate and collaborate on required design documents, development requirements, specifications and verification protocols
• Responsible for owning and driving technical issues to resolution
• Integrate and debugs design in the laboratory

• Collaborate with team members to jointly develop high-speed digital signal processing and waveform processing algorithms supporting satellite communications applications
• Develop test benches and help maintain and update system level verification environment
• Synthesize Verilog and System Verilog for Xilinx/AMD FPGAs
• Develop timing constraints, analyze timing results, and implement design changes required to close timing
• Generate and collaborate on required design documents, development requirements, specifications and verification protocols
• Responsible for owning and driving technical issues to resolution
• Integrate and debugs design in the laboratory

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years FPGA design experience, including Xilinx Vivado
• Strong knowledge of System Verilog
• Experience with RTL design for various signal processing blocks, including but not limited to equalizers, correlators, filters, FEC encoders and decoders
• Proven track record to design and implement FPGA modules using System Verilog with simulation and testbench development
• Understanding and knowledge of Satellite communication waveforms and standards
• Work independently, take initiative, and take ownership of tasks and results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a geographically distributed team

This is an onsite/hybrid role located in Carlsbad, CA, Tempe, AZ, Marlborough, MA, Germantown, MD, Cleveland, OH, or Duluth, GA.

$ - $ / 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 $- $/ 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.

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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.

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