Systems Integration Engineer - Antenna Systems

Viasat, Inc. • Duluth, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Viasat is hiring a Systems Integration Engineer for its Antenna Systems team in Duluth, Georgia. The role involves hands-on integration, installation, and testing of Remote Sensing Antenna Systems and Satellite Communications Terminals at Viasat facilities and customer sites. The engineer will help bring complex antenna systems into operation, represent Viasat during customer-site work, and provide remote support between installations. The position requires travel of 60% or more and on-site work at the Duluth facility and customer locations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience installing, integrating, and commissioning RF systems, antenna systems, or satellite communication terminals.
• Experience with cabling, mechanical assembly, and system setup in remote or field environments.
• Proficiency 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 testing and tuning RF systems, including G/T, EIRP, BERT, and servo controls.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating 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 ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.
• Ability to work on-site at the Duluth, Georgia facility and customer locations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist with on-site installation and mechanical assembly of large-scale antenna systems, including alignment, structural integrity, and functionality checks.
• Integrate and connect system components, including cabling, RF, and network interfaces, according to design documentation.
• Use Indentured Drawing Lists (IDLs) and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support installation planning and logistics.
• Set up and operate specialized test equipment to validate antenna systems.
• Visit customer sites as Viasat’s on-site representative, ensuring installation quality and maintaining customer relationships.
• Support network setup and configuration required to bring installed systems online.
• Prepare and present technical reports summarizing installation results and corrective actions.
• Help refine installation procedures and documentation for future deployments.
• Provide remote support when not on-site for installations.

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed