Hiring: Senior RF Engineer - Transceiver Module Company: Viasat Location: Carlsbad, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:32:58 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, MATLAB, Secret Clearance About the job Experience: •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. •10+ years of practical RF circuit and module development experience up through Ka-band/millimeter-wave frequencies. Required Skills: •Architecture & Signal Path Design: Architect wideband transmitter and receiver topologies (superheterodyne, direct conversion, and direct RF synthesis/sampling) and frequency conversion assemblies operating up through Ka-band. •Converter & Clocking Analysis: Select high-speed DACs and ADCs based on dynamic range, bandwidth, SFDR, and power constraints. Evaluate system clock trees, phase noise, and aperture jitter to quantify direct impacts on converter performance. •Circuitry, Layout & Manufacturing: Perform detailed RF circuit design and cascade analysis (gain, noise figure, IP3, phase noise, spurs). Translate transceiver architectures into schematics, define critical high-frequency layout constraints, and interface directly with fabrication and assembly partners. •B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) •10+ years of practical RF circuit and module development experience up through Ka-band/millimeter-wave frequencies. •Technical proficiency in RF XCVR architectures, direct RF synthesis topologies, clocking architectures, frequency plans, and primary reference oscillator selection. •Expertise in analyzing phase noise, aperture jitter, and clock purity to assess effects on converter performance. •Expertise with schematic development, high-frequency PWB layout routing, stack-up definition, and supplier technical management. Compensation: •$180,500 - $285,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!