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Viasat · 15 hours ago

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer

Carlsbad, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$144K/yr - $229K/yr

10+ years exp

Viasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver connections that change the world. They are seeking a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer to design, implement, and optimize DSP algorithms for communication systems, ensuring performance and reliability in cloud and hardware solutions.

InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement advanced DSP algorithms for modulation/demodulation, channel coding/decoding, and synchronization to run on simulated environments

Utilize MATLAB and Simulink to model, simulate, and verify algorithm performance

Design an implement software applications to interface and validate DSP solutions

Optimize DSP code for efficiency and performance on target platform

Conduct thorough testing and validation of algorithms to ensure accuracy, reliability, and adherence to system specifications

Work with hardware and software engineers to integrate DSP solutions into larger system architectures, ensuring seamless interoperability

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all algorithm designs and implementation processes

Debug complex DSP systems and resolve issues during the integration and testing phases

Qualification

Digital Signal ProcessingC/C++MATLABSimulink5G communication systemsAlgorithm designSystems level analysisContainerization technologiesCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 10+ years communication systems digital signal processing experience

Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink for algorithm design, simulation, and verification

Proven experience with the architectural definition, design, and integration

Ability to perform systems level analysis

Proposal or applications engineering experience

Must be able to obtain a United States Secret Clearance

US government position. US citizenship required

Ability to travel up to 10%

Ability to work out of Carlsbad, CA office; hybrid role

Preferred

Experience designing and verifying simulations in Matlab/Simulink

Experience with software development in C/C++

Experience working with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes or Openshift

Knowledge of RF, modem, and networking fundamentals

Experience with Adaptive Coding Spreading and Modulation (ACSM)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

Viasat

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Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.

Founded in 1986

Carlsbad, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.viasat.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$3.16B

Key Investors

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2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M

2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B

2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M

Leadership Team

Andy Lincoln

Chief Engineer

Don Buchman

President Aviation

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