Viasat · 1 day ago
Senior Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer, Viasat Government
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $229K/yr
10+ years expViasat is a company on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. They are seeking a Senior Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer to develop DSP algorithms for space programs, working with V-Band modem processing technologies and collaborating closely with customers to solve complex challenges.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Propose concepts to solve customer problems
Architect the system along with our customers
Develop the algorithms necessary to solve a wide range of DSP challenges
Build system solutions from your algorithms by transitioning them from simulations to instantiations on DSP/FPGA/GPU platforms
Research, then design, the DSP algorithms required to tackle that challenge
Build a digital logic model that proves how logic blocks can process equivalent math within the constraints of the platform
Generate test vectors that must be matched by team members in the Digital group
Support the Digital team’s implementation and ultimately own the performance of the DSP algorithm as it is applied to the specific platform
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10+ years' applied signal processing experience
Proven experience with the architectural definition, design, and integration
Consistent track record developing, defining, and implementing signal processing solutions in communication and/or radar systems
Demonstrated experience in random processes, communication theory, and spectral analysis
Validated experience in collaborating with customers
Ability to perform systems level analysis
Proposal or applications engineering experience
Able to derive module/box requirements from system level requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
US government position. US citizenship required
Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred
M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SSBI/SCI
Proven experience writing discrete-time simulations in Matlab, C/C++, or Python
Demonstrated experience creating discrete-time fixed-point models in Simulink (or equivalent)
Knowledge of RF, modem, and/or networking fundamentals
Experience with Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP)
AESA/phased array, Radar, SIGINT, or EW experience
Strong communication skills - both verbal and written
Must be comfortable developing and presenting briefings
Detailed design or hands on hardware test experience
Digital implementation work on FPGAs (or equivalent)
Benefits
Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
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