Systems Integration Engineer - Antenna Systems

Viasat, Inc. • Duluth, GA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

As a System Integration Engineer – Antenna Installation, you will play a hands-on role in the integration, installation, and testing of Viasat’s advanced Remote Sensing Antenna Systems and Satellite Communications Terminals. You’ll be a key member of a team responsible for bringing complex antenna systems to life—both at our facilities and at customer sites.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in system installation, integration, and commissioning of RF systems, antenna systems, or satellite communication terminals
• Experience with cabling, mechanical assembly, and system setup in remote or field environments
• Proficiency in reviewing and reading wiring diagrams, schematics, and installation documentation using AutoCAD or similar CAD tools
• Strong understanding of RF, network, and control system integration, including configuring vendor equipment for remote operations
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues on-site with minimal supervision
• Experience with testing and tuning RF systems, including G/T, EIRP, BERT, and servo controls
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate installation activities with customers, field technicians, and internal teams
• Willingness to travel 60% or more to customer sites for installation, commissioning, and support
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance
• Ability to work on-site at our Duluth, GA facility and customer locations

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SATCOM or remote sensing RF electronics, including HPAs, converters, LNAs, across S, X, Ka, and Ku bands
• Familiarity with system testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of RF and control subsystems
• Knowledge of remote control interfaces and network configurations for satellite and antenna systems

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in the on-site installation and mechanical assembly of large-scale antenna systems, ensuring proper alignment, structure integrity, and system functionality
• Integrate and connect system components, including cabling, RF, and network interfaces, according to design documentation
• Reference an Indentured Drawing List (IDL) and corresponding Bill of Materials (BOM) to support installation planning and logistics
• Set up and operate specialized test equipment for antenna system validation
• Participate in customer site visits, where you will be the on-site representative of Viasat—ensuring installation quality and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Support network setup and configuration tasks necessary to bring installed systems online
• Prepare and present technical reports summarizing installation results and any corrective actions taken
• Assist in the refinement of installation procedures and documentation to improve future deployments
• Provide remote support when not physically on-site supporting installations

Benefits

• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees