Systems Integration Engineer, Viasat Government

ViaSat Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

31d•$115,000 - $182,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Systems Integration Engineer in Viasat Government, you will become part of a team of skilled professionals dedicated to designing and developing Viasat's Remote Sensing Antenna Systems and Satellite Communication Terminals. You daily tasks will include the design and documentation of cabling interfaces between and within major subassemblies or antenna systems along with the selection of components included in them. You will perform basic network planning and setup activities. You will participate in customer design reviews, where you will describe the design solutions you have selected in accordance with customer requirements. You will be responsible for the preparation of test plans and procedures and conducting factory and site acceptance tests. You will also prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommend solutions to technical problems. The candidate will also advise the selection and set-up specialized test equipment to include BER, Group Delay, G/T or Servo Response testing. A strong mechanical background and experience with mechanical assembly is a plus, as you may also assist in the assembly of the mechanical structure of the antenna systems at Viasat and in the field. You will actively maintain good customer relations as the face of Viasat on sites. Create documents using AutoCAD such as interconnects, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, etc. Maintain an indentured drawing list that consists of components and equipment already defined Structure a Bill of Material (BoM) for ordering parts as outlined in the indentured drawing list Share the responsibility of lead during the integration and testing of an antenna system at the factory and customer site Conduct system level testing such as G/T, EIRP, BERT, and servo dynamics, with support

Requirements

2+ years of experience in the design and/or assembly of RF systems, AC/DC circuits, Servo motor controls, and modem/baseband equipment and the cables that interconnect these devices
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, related technical field or equivalent work experience
Experience configuring vendor equipment remote control interfaces to communicate over a local area network
Experience analyzing requirements, developing test plan/procedures and detailing test results
Familiar with AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT or similar CAD package for the creation of wiring diagrams and schematics
Experience in the operation of any of the following equipment: Multi-meter, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, and Network Analyzer
Able to work independently and solves sophisticated problems in remote locations with minimal assistance
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
US Citizenship Required
Must be able to acquire and maintain a United States Secret Clearance
Ability to work on-site in our Duluth, Ga. facility
Travel up to but can exceed 35%

Nice To Haves

Experience with SATCOM or Remote Sensing Earth Observation type RF electronics, HPA's, Converters, LNA's, at S, X, and Ka Bands
Experience with testing G/T, EIRP, BERT and Servo Control Loops
Experience with monitor and control computers and related subsystems

Responsibilities

Design and documentation of cabling interfaces between and within major subassemblies or antenna systems along with the selection of components included in them
Perform basic network planning and setup activities
Participate in customer design reviews, where you will describe the design solutions you have selected in accordance with customer requirements
Preparation of test plans and procedures and conducting factory and site acceptance tests
Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommend solutions to technical problems
Advise the selection and set-up specialized test equipment to include BER, Group Delay, G/T or Servo Response testing
Assist in the assembly of the mechanical structure of the antenna systems at Viasat and in the field
Actively maintain good customer relations as the face of Viasat on sites
Create documents using AutoCAD such as interconnects, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, etc.
Maintain an indentured drawing list that consists of components and equipment already defined
Structure a Bill of Material (BoM) for ordering parts as outlined in the indentured drawing list
Share the responsibility of lead during the integration and testing of an antenna system at the factory and customer site
Conduct system level testing such as G/T, EIRP, BERT, and servo dynamics, with support