Hardware Lead

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting new opportunity for a hardware lead who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team that is developing cutting-edge solutions to a growing market! We need an individual to contribute to and lead an established hardware team in test, assembly, and integration of cutting-edge RF Environment Stimulation systems. The ideal candidate will have experience testing RF components, assembling multi-rack RF systems, and fulfilling the role of a Control Account Manager. You’ll work closely with our system engineers to integrate large, modern, complex RF systems.

Requirements

10+ years’ experience with Hardware Engineering or related field
5+ years’ experience as a CAM, technical lead, or similar role, on EVMS programs
Experience with Configuration Management
Experience with Product Lifecycle
Experience testing RF boards and RF components
Ability to assemble large, multi-rack RF systems
Meticulous assembly and testing skills
Proficient with test equipment – oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.
Excellent communication skills and ability to represent an engineering team to customers and management
Strong organizational skills
Bachelors degree in a related field
US Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Special Access Programs Clearance

Nice To Haves

RF design experience
Active Secret Clearance is preferred

Responsibilities

Integration of cutting-edge RF Environment Generation Stimulators to DoD, commercial, and civilian aviation customers.
Board-level testing of complex RF components.
Assemble and test large, multi-rack RF stimulators and small, complex, commercial RF products.
Coordination of task distribution, scheduling, budget monitoring, and representation to customers and management for our established team of hardware engineers.
Occasional travel to customer sites to represent the hardware team or support fielded systems.
Work with technology suppliers and subcontractors.
General understanding of the supply chain process.
Prioritize and delegate tasks, meet schedule, and see a program to completion.
Work with system, hardware, and firmware teams.