Systems Integration Engineer - Antenna Systems

Viasat, Inc.•Duluth, GA

2d•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.

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