Viasat · 2 months ago
Senior RF/Microwave IC Design Engineer
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $246K/yr
15+ years expViasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver connections that change the world. The Senior RF/Microwave IC Design Engineer will technically lead the Advance Microelectronics Division, developing custom RFICs, ASICs, and MMICs, while managing projects, developing roadmaps, and pursuing new business opportunities.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as Project Lead for key Microelectronic/IC development programs where you would help solve technical problems, provide risk assessments, manage team and customer expectations
Manage relationships with business unit managers and system engineers to help develop roadmaps, pursue business opportunities
Actively market the skills and capabilities of the Advance Microelectronics Division
Work with team to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of the designs process used to insure 1st pass design success
Work with the Advance Microelectronics Division Manager to drive a vision for the team, provide development recommendations and feedback, guide direction for major technology development
Design complex RF and Microwave IC designs
Work with external vendors to understand technology advancements
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in the RFIC/MMIC/Packaging design related to the SatCom and/or Phase Array technology field
Ability to perform system line up analysis, understand system requirements, and help develop IC requirements
Demonstrated skills and experience in RF and Microwave and analog IC design and advance microelectronics products
Has led and motivated a strong technical team on very complex product developments
Experience in writing technical white papers and proposals
Bachelor's degree of Science in Electrical Engineering
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required
Up to 10% travel
This position is located in Tempe, AZ, and offers the flexibility to work in a hybrid manner depending on program demands
Preferred
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
IC design lead experience
Experience working with advanced RF, phase-array, V-Band and space electronics
Experience working with tools such as Cadence and HFSS
Familiarity with state of the art SiGe and CMOS processes
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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