Senior RF / Microwave IC Design Engineer

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

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.

The day-to-day

• 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 1st 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.

What you'll need

What will help you on the job

Salary range

$156,000.00 - $246,500.00 / 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 $194,000.00- $291,000.00 / 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

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.