5G Devices Hardware Engineer
Viasat · Carlsbad, CA | Tempe, AZ · Engineering
About this role
Viasat is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Carlsbad, CA | Tempe, AZ. The posting calls out experience with Testing, Compliance, Embedded Systems. Compensation is listed at $155,500–$246,000 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA | Tempe, AZ
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- Apr 9, 2026
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Job description
from Viasat careersOne 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 an experienced 5G Devices Staff Hardware Engineer to lead the hardware design of 5G NTN devices operating on Viasat networks. This role is responsible for creating reference hardware designs, a modular hardware design that enables integration of market-specific hardware submodules, and ensuring robust, secure, and high-performance custom devices for a variety of applications including automotive, aviation, and maritime markets.
This position focuses on 5G device/User Equipment (UE) hardware architecture and integration, distinct from 5G RAN (gNodeB/base station) or 5G Core network hardware roles. Candidates should have experience with device-side hardware, COTS chipset integration, and hardware security features.
The day-to-day
Chipset Evaluation & Selection
- Evaluate and benchmark COTS 5G NTN chipsets from leading vendors for use with Viasat's network.
- Analyze, understand and help influence chipset roadmaps, feature sets, and vendor support to inform hardware platform decisions.