Senior Engineer, EMC/TEMPEST and Regulatory Compliance

Job Description

Bigger challenges. Bolder ideas. Global impact. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. We’re the company behind the world’s fastest satellite internet service, with technology that’s helping to bridge the digital divide and improve life for our customers around the globe. By providing powerful new ways for people to connect with one another, gain greater access to education, entertainment, medical research, commerce, and much more, our team is empowering millions of customers worldwide. We’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and connect the world to more. You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Our team is fearless in pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world’s first truly global Internet Service Provider. Interested in joining our mission? Take a look at career opportunities at Viasat today.

Enhancing communications all around the globe...Viasat’s customers range from commercial to Government, making us complex, yet flexible in meeting the world’s communications needs. Each group here at Viasat contributes to the launch of every satellite, how exciting is that?

As the EMC/TEMPEST and Certification Senior Engineer, you will be the key technical leader to provide EMC, regulatory compliance and/or TEMPEST direction for technology, design, development, test, and certification of Viasat products. You will wear many hats while performing a variety of functions as follows: project leadership, risk assessment, systems engineering, design guidance, standards interpretation, product qualification, test, certification, compliance reporting, and customer technical support. Your engineering expertise will provide EMC and/or TEMPEST design support input during the product development phase, write and submit proposals, and potentially direct a team that provides EMC, regulatory compliance (NRTL/CE Mark), and/or TEMPEST support for Viasat products. You will be part of top engineering and/or scientific personnel responsible for planning, organizing, and directing engineering programs and activities of critical importance and complexity. This includes responsibility for solving complex multidisciplinary technical issues, reviewing and/or directing the efforts of other technical contributors, namely Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience designing, developing, and testing RF communication products and/or crypto systems
• Current knowledge of US and global EMC requirements, namely FCC/CFR-47 part 15, IEC-55022, -24 -32, EN 61000-series, EN-301489 and EN-301450.
• Current knowledge of RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-1399, and MIL-STD-704
• Experience with TEMPEST and crypto certification efforts, specifically NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92, AMSG-720/784, and FIPS-140
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-188-181, -182, -183 (UHF SATCOM/LOS), MIL-STD-188-164, -165 (C, X, Ku and Ka-band communications systems).
• Working knowledge of Link 16 products
• Direct experience integrating both narrow and wide-bandwidth RF communications systems onto military satellites, aircraft, and platforms
• Experience in project management, especially balancing cost, schedule, and technical requirements
• Providing management support directing outside test lab efforts
• Minimum Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering or Math, with an emphasis in EMC, RF Communications Systems, Antennas/Propagation, Cryptography and/or Systems Engineering
• US Government position: US citizenship required
• Candidate must currently hold a minimum SECRET clearance
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferences:

• Masters’ Degree
• Certification for EMC (iNARTE) and/or TEMPEST (CTP-II)
• IEEE membership, specifically in EMC, Antenna/Propagation, and/or Cryptography

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