Lead Hardware Engineer

$132,200 - $230,000/Yr

Viasat - Independence, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Independence, OH

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Lead Hardware Engineer at Viasat, you will be instrumental in developing high-frequency digital hardware designs, including FPGAs, ASICs, processors, and RF circuits. This role involves leading design projects from initial requirements through to full-rate production, ensuring innovative solutions and high-quality outputs in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead design role in new product development, from requirements definition to detail design and full-rate production.
• Conduct detailed design architecture, design trade studies, and evaluate innovative forward-looking solutions.
• Define and document detailed hardware requirements.
• Design high-speed digital hardware involving processors, SDRAM, FPGA, Ethernet, and SERDES operating at >32Gbps.
• Develop DC to DC converters for various digital voltages and high currents.
• Design Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs) for low ripple DC/DC converters and simulate power distribution networks.
• Gather schematics using Mentor Graphics DxDesigner and Hyperlynx.
• Perform hardware design verification testing and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, multimeters, etc.
• Apply RF test equipment like spectrum analyzers and signal generators.

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience in digital hardware design.
• Proven experience with design architecture, design trade studies, and innovative solution evaluations.
• Expertise in requirements definition and documentation.
• Strong background in high-speed digital design involving processors, SDRAM, FPGA, Ethernet, and SERDES operating at >32Gbps.
• Experience with DC to DC converters for various digital voltages and high currents.
• Proficient in crafting Printed Wiring Boards for low ripple DC/DC converters and simulating power distribution networks.
• Proficiency in schematic collection using Mentor Graphics DxDesigner and Hyperlynx.
• Skilled in hardware design verification testing and troubleshooting with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, multimeters, etc.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experienced in Verilog or VHDL, and familiar with Xilinx or Altera FPGA design tools.
• Strong background in digital logic design for FPGAs or ASICs.
• Eagerness to work with both FPGA designs and sophisticated digital board designs.
• RF design experience.
• Experience in space hardware and/or digital logic design.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $132,200.00 - $230,000.00 annually.
• Hybrid work environment with location preference in Independence, OH.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.