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Viasat · 1 day ago

Programmable Logic Engineer

positionCarlsbad, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$178K/yr - $282K/yr
date10+ years exp

Viasat is a company on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. The Programmable Logic Engineer will develop high speed signal processing algorithms and network protocols in FPGAs, overseeing the full design phase from requirements to integration.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members to jointly develop high-speed digital signal processing and waveform processing algorithms supporting satellite communications applications
Develop testbenches 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

Qualification

FPGA design experienceSystem VerilogDigital signal processingXilinx VivadoRTL designCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

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

Benefits

Medical
Financial
Other benefits

Company

Viasat

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Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
dateFounded in 1986
location
Carlsbad, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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http://www.viasat.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (43)
2024 (36)
2023 (48)
2022 (85)
2021 (51)
2020 (53)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.16B
Key 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

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Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
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Don Buchman
President Aviation
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