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FPGA Design Engineer Job in Independence, Ohio US

FPGA Design Engineer

ViaSat, Inc. - Independence, OH

Posted: 3/7/2025 - Expires: 6/5/2025

Job ID: 286312400

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Job Description

About us

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.

What you'll do

Viasat is a rapidly growing technology company that crafts, deploys and operates innovative SATCOM products and services that span the globe! At Viasat you'll work with highly motivated engineers in an exciting and dynamic environment. You will be able to use your engineering experience to support the next generation of advanced communications products and systems.

In this role you will help develop high speed signal processing algorithms and/or network protocols in FPGAs. The individual will be responsible for the full design phase starting from the requirements phase to documentation, block diagrams, implementation of source code, simulation, place & route, testing in hardware, and integration. The individual will collaborate with other engineers from different fields and must be capable of working in both a small team setting and a larger team setting. Experience in the development of high-performance FPGA designs, network encryptors and cryptographic devices is a plus.

The day-to-day

Design FPGA module and system level architectures with Verilog and/or VHDL
Develop simulations for modules and systems
Synthesizes Verilog and/or VHDL to FPGA products
Develop timing constraints, analyze timing results, and implement design changes required to close timing
Generate and collaborate on required design documents, development requirements, specifications and verification protocols
Work closely with hardware and hardware engineers, bringing up boards, interpreting data sheets and schematics
Conduct code and design reviews and participate in multi-functional reviews
Maintain and control FPGA code revision history
Responsible for owning and driving technical issues to resolution
Integrates and debugs design in the laboratory

What you'll need

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
8+ years FPGA design experience
Foundational knowledge of digital logic and timing considerations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a geographically distributed team
Attention to detail, ability to follow process and coding guidelines, participate in code reviews and accept feedback
Experience with Programmable Logic EDA tools, such as AMD/Xilinx ISE/Vivado, Intel/Altera Quartus, Siemens/Mentor Graphics, Synopsys Synplify, SoftCore Micro embedments in MicroChip, etc.
Proven track record to design and implement FPGA modules using Verilog and/or VHDL with simulation and testbench development
Familiarity with designing and coding for re-use, maintainability and scalability
Desire to a member of a team, collaborating on large system designs
Work independently, take initiative, and take ownership of tasks and results
US citizenship required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Clearance
This is a 100% onsite role and the incumbent will work out of one of these locations: Carlsbad, CA, Linthicum Heights, MD, Marlborough, MA, Independence, OH or Tampa, FL
Ability to travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job

MSEE degree preferred
Familiarity with TCL, Perl, Python or another scripting language
Experience with high-speed interfaces like SERDES, DDR2/3/4, LVDS
Proven experience in debugging, diagnosing, and solving embedded designs issues
System Verilog design verification techniques, UVM, or other sophisticated verification methodologies
Experience and familiarity with Linux-based development environments
Active United States Secret Security Clearance

Salary range

$134,500.00 - $192,000.00 / annually.
For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $153,500.00- $207,500.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits .
EEO Statement

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.

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 send an email to recruiting@viasat.com

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Bachelor's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
82927626
Salary
$134,500.00 - $192,000.00 /year
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 6
Graphic Literacy: 6

Workplace Documentation: 5