Senior RF/Microwave IC Design Engineer

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. 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 help technically lead the Advance Microelectronics Division within Viasat to create and develop advance microelectronic products consisting of custom RFICs/ASICS/MMICs using advance packaging technology in a multi-module. You will work within Viasat to develop roadmaps, develop schedules and cost, technically lead projects, being a technical reviewer on other projects, pursue new business, and create process efficiencies for this division.

• Act as Project Lead for key Microelectronic/IC development programs where you would help solve technical problems, provide risk assessments, manage team and customer expectations
• Manage relationships with business unit managers and system engineers to help develop roadmaps, pursue business opportunities
• Actively market the skills and capabilities of the Advance Microelectronics Division
• Work with team to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of the designs process used to insure 1^st pass design success
• Work with the Advance Microelectronics Division Manager to drive a vision for the team, provide development recommendations and feedback, guide direction for major technology development.
• Design complex RF and Microwave IC designs
• Work with external vendors to understand technology advancements.

• 15+ years of experience in the RFIC/MMIC/Packaging design related to the SatCom and/or Phase Array technology field
• Ability to perform system line up analysis, understand system requirements, and help develop IC requirements.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in RF and Microwave and analog IC design and advance microelectronics products.
• Has led and motivated a strong technical team on very complex product developments.
• Experience in writing technical white papers and proposals.
• Bachelor's degree of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
• Up to 10% travel.
• This position is located in Tempe, AZ, and offers the flexibility to work in a hybrid manner depending on program demands.

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• IC design lead experience.
• Experience working with advanced RF, phase-array, V-Band and space electronics.
• Experience working with tools such as Cadence and HFSS.
• Familiarity with state of the art SiGe and CMOS processes.

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.