About us
One team. General 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
As part of Viasat's PCB CAD Team, you will perform PCB design work including placement, routing, DRC, documentation, and DFM checks. Some of the daily tasks will involve using Siemens Xpedition layout, including CES and EDM. Your design work will follow IPC standards, as well as company and contract manufacturing guidelines. As a mid-level designer, you will participate in CAD entry, placement, and exit reviews, ensuring adherence to standards and Viasat CAD processes. You will collaborate with Mechanical, NPI, DXF, and Test engineers to ensure standards are achieved.



You will also be releasing CAD data and supporting drawings and documentation files into our PLM system and executing engineering change orders as needed.
The day-to-day
What's the day-to-day like for this candidate?
As part of Viasat's CAD team, you will perform PCB design work, including;
- component placement, routing, DRC, DFM checks, and documentation. Some of the daily tasks will involve
- Utilizing Siemens (formerly Mentor Graphics) Xpedition layout tools, including CES and EDM.
- Your design work will follow IPC standards, as well as company and contract manufacturing guidelines.
- As a mid-level designer, you will participate in design entry and exit reviews, ensuring adherence to standards and processes.
- You will review data from Viasat's Mechanical Engineering team to ensure the interface between Mech and PCB.
- Manage CAD data files and documentation to ensure they are processed are properly into the PLM system.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensur

📌 Mid-Level PCB CAD Layout Designer (California)
🏢 Viasat
📍 California