Wireless Systems Engineer - Network Modeling and Analysis

Company: ViaSat Inc.
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job description

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.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will participate in the system specification and design of the next generation of features for a wireless MAC layer. Responsibilities will range from requirements definition and allocation, creation of system architectures, analysis, and simulation of communication systems and implementations, systems integration/test, to analysis in support of troubleshooting of developed products. You will ensure rigorous system engineering practices are followed. You will be a key liaison with the project engineering leads (SW, HW, Systems) and the program office for system engineering activities.

Requirements

* 5+ years experience developing system engineering solutions to challenging problems in wireless broadband communication system services and products
* Experience with leading systems-level analysis and design
* WiMAX, LTE, NR, WiFi, or related radio protocol stack knowledge/experience
* Programming skills in one or more languages (Python, Matlab, C/C++)
* Strong networking knowledge (TCP, UDP, Multicast, routing/switching, etc.)
* Strong knowledge in system modeling, scheduling algorithms, and queuing theory
* Working knowledge of a wireless communication protocol
* Strong communication and organizational skills
* Bachelors Degree

Preferences

* In-depth knowledge of system acquisition and in-traffic operation addressing L1, L2, and L3 protocols and associated behaviors.
* Strong knowledge in system modeling, scheduling algorithms, and queuing theory
* Good understanding of end-to-end services, content delivery, traffic types, and QoS management.
* Experience with requirements & use case development and management (Jama, DOORS, etc.)
* Experience with cloud technologies
* Masters in EE, CS, or related field

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This role requires vaccination under the current Executive Order for Government Contractors applicable to Viasat. As such, absent an approved accommodation based on a religious or medical reason, employees in this role will be required to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 no later than the deadline indicated here.

Additional Requirements and information

Minimum education:

BA/BS

Years of experience:

5-8 years

Travel:

Up to 10%

Citizenship:

None

Clearance:

None

Worker Classification:

Regular

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