Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

70d • $115,000 - $182,000

About The Position

At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team. In this role you will be working with teams that include software, systems, and test engineers to support the development of a cloud native mission critical global satellite communications system. Ideal candidate should be a communication system Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and simulating complex algorithms for communication systems like satellite and 5G. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing and verifying various models and possess strong skills in C/C++, MATLAB and Simulink. You will be responsible for developing and optimizing DSP algorithms to meet rigorous performance requirements for both cloud and fixed hardware solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years communication systems digital signal processing experience
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink for algorithm design, simulation, and verification
• Proven experience with the architectural definition, design, and integration
• Experience with software development in C/C++
• Ability to perform systems level analysis
• Proposal or applications engineering experience
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
• US government position. US citizenship required
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and verifying simulations in Matlab/Simulink
• Experience working with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes or Openshift
• Knowledge of RF, modem, and networking fundamentals
• Experience with Adaptive Coding Spreading and Modulation (ACSM)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced DSP algorithms for modulation/demodulation, channel coding/decoding, and synchronization to run on simulated environments.
• Utilize MATLAB and Simulink to model, simulate, and verify algorithm performance.
• Design and implement software applications to interface and validate DSP solutions.
• Optimize DSP code for efficiency and performance on target platform.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of algorithms to ensure accuracy, reliability, and adherence to system specifications.
• Work with hardware and software engineers to integrate DSP solutions into larger system architectures, ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all algorithm designs and implementation processes.
• Debug complex DSP systems and troubleshoot issues during the integration and testing phases.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, financial, and/or other benefits
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees