Viasat · 11 hours ago
Digital Signal Processing Engineer - Viasat Government, Early Career
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$92K/yr - $138K/yr
0+ years expViasat is on a mission to deliver connections that change the world. In this role, you will propose concepts to solve customer problems and develop algorithms necessary for various DSP challenges, transitioning them from simulations to implementations on DSP/FPGA/GPU platforms.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Propose concepts to solve customer problems
Create the system along with our customers by bringing to bear technology assets across Viasat Government and our partners
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 solve customer challenges starting with floating-point simulation (Matlab)
Build a digital logic model that proves how logic blocks can process equivalent math within the constraints of the platform (when applicable) given the evidence provided from floating-point simulation (Simulink)
Generate test vectors that must be matched by team members in the Digital group from the fixed-point modeling
Support the Digital team’s implementation and ultimately lead the performance of the DSP algorithm as it is applied to the specific platform
Qualification
Required
Completion of Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
0-3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience
U.S. citizenship
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
Knowledge of modem, radar, and/or signal processing fundamentals
Ability to derive module/box requirements from system level requirements
Ability to perform systems level analysis
Ability to write discrete-time simulations in Matlab, Simulink, C/C++, or Python
Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
Must be comfortable developing and presenting briefings
Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred
Up to 3 years applied signal processing experience
M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SSBI/SCI
Demonstrated experience with architectural definition, design, and integration
Demonstrated experience in random processes, communication theory, and spectral analysis
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with customers
Demonstrated experience with Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP)
AESA/phased array, SIGINT, or EW experience
Detailed design or hands on hardware test experience
Digital implementation work on FPGAs (or equivalent)
Benefits
Relocation assistance is available pending eligibility
Dedicated mentorship
Building relationships with your cohort of new grad hires
Technical upskilling
Soft skills development
Comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness
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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