System Integration Engineer - Viasat Government

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Viasat is a global leader in mobile broadband satellite communication technology, products and services. We are vertically integrated with a diversified portfolio products, terminals and hubs, including: phased-array, parabolic and dual band mobility antennas; Antenna Control Units (ACU); multiple L-Band modems, HAIPE encryptors, complete terminal systems for fixed and rotary wing platforms; multiple hub/gateway systems and Network Management Systems. Your aptitude for diverse technologies and products is continually stretched with a variety of Viasat products. If you have a passion for working with new technologies, and are highly motivated to learn, we want you to join our team!

Requirements

4+ years' experience integrating, operating, maintaining, and testing RF communication systems
Fundamental knowledge of satellite communications theory, RF transmission theory, electrical theory, Linux OS, and the OSI model
Demonstrated experience working with IP/Networking devices, including configuration, application and troubleshooting of routers, switches, ASA/Firewalls, IP Encryptors and IP networks
Experience creating test plans, test procedures, and test reports
Experience working in multi-discipline engineering teams such as software development, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, network engineering, operations, production test, and technical publications
Strong communication skills both written and verbal, and ability to tailor communication s to internal stakeholders as well as customers
Proven strategic, critical, and analytical problem-solving skills
Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
US Citizenship required
Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible

Nice To Haves

COMPTIA Linux+ Certified
Experience with airborne ISR platforms and mobile broadband communications.
Basic knowledge of Python and scripting
Military background
Cisco CCENT or CCNA
Active Secret Clearance or have held one in the past two years.

Responsibilities

Guide successful transition of products through development to a fully released platform supported by the Viasat NOC.
Facilitate the integration of new customers onto existing Viasat communications platforms.
Be intimately involved in the specification, integration, test, demonstration, deployment, documentation and formal release of Government and Commercial mobile broadband SATCOM hubs and terminals.
Work closely with project teams that may include software, hardware, network, mechanical, test and system engineers during all phases of product development, integration, test, deployment and implementation.
Consistently add value to the design and release of new products through the application of both theoretical and practical knowledge to optimize the end-user experience, implementation, and product reliability/sustainability.
Own key responsibilities that position you to become an authority on the product and drive the transition into service.
Be integral to the formal release process, development of documentation, training material and initial customer training.
Collaborate with a broad spectrum of internal support organizations to support the release process and resolution of issues.