Hardware Engineer - Circuit Card Design

What you'll do

This is a role for a hardware engineer within Viasat Government who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team. You will help design, document, implement, prototype, and test cutting edge high speed digital circuit boards for encrypted communications systems including Spaceborne and Ground-based Encryptors and embedded cryptographic devices. You will interface and collaborate with system, programmable logic, software, and test engineers as new capabilities are developed and transitioned into service. In addition, you will provide support to production and product support to help support operational networks when support is required from development.

The day-to-day

• Designing, prototyping, and testing high speed (up to GbE) digital circuit boards to include microprocessor, FPGA, memory, networking, optical, and power supply components
• Design for manufacture, assembly, and test
• Modeling and simulation, schematic, CAD, and signal propagation software tools using Mentor Graphic DxDesigner, Expedition / Planner, and Hyperlynx
• Proficient with test equipment – lab bench power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, eye pattern analyzers, and traffic generators
• Work with technology suppliers and subcontractors
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet schedule and see a program to completion.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with system, hardware, firmware, software, and test teams.
• Knowledge of encryption and information assurance technologies
• Knowledge of network communication concepts
• PWB design and layout, which include concepts for HS Layout
• Trade study and analysis
• Make or buy analysis

What you'll need

What will help you on the job

Benefits

PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and K plan.

PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.

Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.

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