Electrical Engineer

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our Viasat Global Networks - Operations team! We are looking for someone who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team. You will help design/construct automated Specialized Test Equipment (STE) including wiring diagrams, interface PWA schematics, and related documentation. You will work with electrical, mechanical, system, software, and test engineers on a variety of projects, supporting both new developments and sustaining engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in EE, a related field or equivalent years of experience
2-4+ years of Electrical and Mechanical aptitude/technical skills
Knowledge of proper tool and test equipment usage such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and network analyzers
Practical experience in cable design/build, electrical standards, and interface technologies/standards
Attention to detail
Must be flexible in task completion based on shifting priorities
Operates with a sense of urgency while maintaining quality control
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Color vision for electronics products that include color-coded wiring
US citizenship is required
Must be able to work onsite in the Carlsbad, CA or Tempe, AZ office

Nice To Haves

Sufficient experience using Microsoft Office programs
Experience using Oracle Agile PLM System, JAMA, and Jira
Experience with DxDesigner, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar programs
Knowledge of PWB layout concepts
Knowledge of various connectors, interface standards, and cable construction processes

Responsibilities

Create Interconnect drawings in SolidWorks Electrical including component selection and cabling to satisfy project requirements
Design of cables to satisfy project requirements
Select RF components and perform RF measurements to validate your designs
Selection of test equipment including trade studies
Configuring first-build STEs including cabling, software/test equipment installation & configuration, and creating redlines/as-built documentation
Design/test interface PWAs, including schematic capture, parts selection, PWB layout review, and first article DVT
Support remote engineers/software developers in their use of on-site STE
Creating/repairing lab test cables