Power Converter 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.
What you'll do
We’re growing rapidly and looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and connect the world to more. You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Our team is fearless in pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world’s first truly global Internet Service Provider. Interested in joining our mission? Take a look at career opportunities at Viasat today.
The day-to-day
Viasat is looking for an experienced Power Converter/Analog Design Engineer to join our growing company. In this dynamic role you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and test analog and DC/DC power converter circuits for electronics used in commercial, military, and space products.
This will include designing for the harsh environments used in military airborne/land/sea as well as space applications. You will work in a collaborative team of electrical, systems, mechanical, manufacturing and test engineers to ensure successful product development and transfer to production.
What you'll need
- 4+ years of direct experience in analog and power converter design (switching and linear), analysis, and test experience
- Proficiency using tools SPICE based or other circuit analyses programs (PSPICE, LTSPICE, HSPICE, SIMPLIS), schematic capture (Mentor Graphics Expedition, ORCAD Capture), and board layout (Mentor Graphics Expedition, Zuken)
- Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, current probes, electronic loads, frequency response analyzer, and multimeters
- Preparing and presenting engineering design concepts and data results for peer and internal/external design reviews
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- U.S. Citizenship
- Up to 10% domestic travel
What will help you on the job
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering with focus on Power Electronics
- Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance
- Experience with military land/sea/air and space application and military standards
- Knowledge of AC to DC power conversion (power factor, multiple phase power)
- Working on power system architecture, specification, and trades on multi-kilowatt power systems
- Background working with systems, digital and RF/Microwave design engineering teams
- Experience supporting peer design reviews, design verification testing of engineering units and oversight of design through production
- Experience working with subcontractors
Salary range
$132,200.00 - $230,000.00 / 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 Write an email.
