Job Title : RF/Antenna Engineer
Company Name: Viasat
Job Details: RF/Antenna Engineer | Viasat
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MSc or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a similar field with 5+ years of hands on experience
About the job
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
We are seeking a RF/Antenna Engineer to reinforce our Lausanne R&D team with the latest RF testing proficiencies. As an important team member, you will join an interdisciplinary R&D team of hard-working and passionate individuals developing groundbreaking satellite communications antenna technologies.
The day-to-day
You closely collaborate from highly qualified innovative RF/Antenna Design Engineers to define simulate and test and characterize RF sub-systems and antennas. When something does not get as expected, you enjoy investigating to identify the Root Cause. Accurately documenting and communicating your work is important for you. You work with early-stage demonstrators, as well as new industrialized designs ready for mass production. These topnotch sub-systems allow our team to deliver the best performing Phased Array Antenna systems, as defined in our long-term aerospace and land-mobile product roadmap. Thanks to our friendly working environment, highly performing equipment and continuous improvement approach, our organization supports you to best perform in your duties.
What You’ll Need
We seek a meticulous, open-minded and well-organized person, motivated to perform multiple tasks in a wide-ranging environment. You enjoy taking ownership of the agreed work and completing it autonomously. When needed, you easily ask for support from our multi-disciplinary engineering team, and collaborate with external partners and laboratories. Great teammate, problem solver and hands-on engineer, you never hesitate to take the extra step for the team to succeed!
MSc or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a similar field with 5+ years of hands on experience
Experience in RF & Microwave theories; validated experiences in designing and testing activities a plus
Experience in the RF design of Ka, Ku, X, C, and S-band RF-structures and building blocks (phased arrays)
Knowledge of EDA design tools such as HFSS, CST
Experience of design and qualification for harsh/rugged environments (Aerospace)
Strong collaboration skills in an interdisciplinary environment
Strong documentation skills and ability to report on technical solutions and findings
Travel up to 10%
Swiss, EU Citizenship, or Valid Swiss Work Permit
What Will Help You On The Job
Practical experience on working on RF laboratory testing, system measurements, and solving skills
Knowledge of: ADS, Ticra, Matlab, Altium Designer
Material and component procurement, communication with vendor
Supervision of antenna production projects with third party companies
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. |
Country: United States
