Engineering Technician

Viasat, Inc.•Duluth, GA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Viasat Engineering Technician, you will help build and validate advanced antenna and RF systems that support commercial, government, airborne, satellite, and ground‑based communications. You’ll assemble, integrate, and test antenna products, perform RF and antenna characterization, and support engineering teams in evaluating new designs and technologies. Your work directly contributes to system performance in real‑world operational environments, helping ensure reliable connectivity for aircraft, consumers, enterprise customers, and defense users. Being part of this team gives you hands‑on exposure to diverse RF technologies, test methodologies, and cutting‑edge hardware development. You’ll collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams, gaining visibility into the full lifecycle of antenna and RF hardware — from prototype concepts through qualification and deployment.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on technical experience working with electronics, RF systems, or related hardware
Ability to follow written procedures and independently complete assigned tasks
Functional proficiency with computers and common software tools
High School diploma or equivalent; ASEE preferred
US citizenship required
Ability to travel 10% and work alternate shifts as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience working with RF or antenna test equipment (PNFs, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators)
Familiarity with antenna or RF measurements in a lab environment
Ability to write simple scripts (MATLAB, LabVIEW, Visual Basic, or similar) to process data or automate tasks
Strong organizational skills for managing test data, configurations, and documentation
A proactive mindset - someone who spots issues early, proposes solutions, and looks for opportunities to improve test throughput and processes
Interest in growing into broader RF, antenna, or system‑level engineering support roles

Responsibilities

Build and integrate antenna assemblies and components
Set up and run antenna characterization tests such as gain, G/T, axial ratio, passive intermodulation, phase matching, and return loss/VSWR
Document test setups, design changes, and measurement results
Troubleshoot performance issues alongside engineering teams
Support test automation, measurement efficiency, and continuous improvement of lab processes
Occasionally travel to customer or test sites for installation, verification, or troubleshooting