What you'll doIn this role you will be working with teams that include software, firmware, systems, and test engineers to support the development of space applications. Our ideal candidate should be a communication system Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and simulating complex algorithms for communication systems like 5G and satellites. The role requires hands-on experience developing and verifying various models and strong skills in C/C++, MATLAB and Simulink. You will be responsible for developing and optimizing DSP algorithms to meet rigorous performance system requirements for fixed hardware solutions
The day-to-day- Design, develop, and implement advanced DSP algorithms for modulation/demodulation, channel coding/decoding, and synchronization to run on simulated environments
- Utilize MATLAB and Simulink to model, simulate, and verify algorithm performance
- Design and implement software applications to interface and validate DSP solutions
- Optimize DSP code for efficiency and performance on target platform
- Conduct thorough testing and validation of algorithms to ensure accuracy, reliability, and adherence to system specifications
- Work with hardware and software engineers to integrate DSP solutions into larger system architectures, ensuring seamless interoperability
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all algorithm designs and implementation processes
- Debug complex DSP systems and resolve issues during the integration and testing phases
What you'll need- Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
- 8+ years communication systems digital signal processing experience
- Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink for algorithm design, simulation, and verification
- Proven experience with the architectural definition, design, and integration
- Ability to perform systems level analysis
- Proposal or applications engineering experience
- Good oral and written communications skills
- US citizenship
- Ability to travel up to 10%
What will help you on the job- Experience with software development in C/C++
- Knowledge of RF, modem, and networking fundamentals
- Experience with channelization filter bank architectures
- Experience with FIR filter design, windowing methods, and polyphase decomposition
- Experience with Doppler radar signal processing and range/velocity estimation
- Experience with FPGA digital implementation
- Experience with hardware testing
- Familiarity with AI Agents
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Salary range$132,500.00 - $209,500.00 / 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 $164,500.00- $246,500.00/ 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. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
