Systems Test Engineer - Antennas

Viasat, Inc. • Duluth, GA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

We’re looking for passionate, innovative, Systems Test Engineer to join our team in Duluth, GA! You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Our team is fearless in pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world’s first truly global Internet Service Provider.

We are seeking our next Antenna Engineer! This is a hands-on, technical lead role where you will work closely with Operations, Production, and R&D on continuing to develop our production antenna system test capabilities while improving existing test procedures and methods. As a subject matter expert, you will provide technical support across the different teams and products ensuring our test processes and systems are making accurate and efficient measurements. In addition, you will be involved with developing test strategies for new products and technologies. Do you thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment? Are you able to adapt quickly to changing responsibilities? If so, please read on.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience and a demonstrated understanding of antenna system measurements.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other engineering discipline
• Strong understanding of RF/satellite communication and antenna theory/principles.
• Capable of providing technical support across multiple and simultaneous STE developments
• Strong and demonstrated RF Test experience, including various RF test equipment required to support antenna system testing such as spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Fundamental understanding of RF engineering principles such as linearity, NF, Gain and VSWR
• Experience and familiarity of RF components such as waveguide, cabling, power dividers and terminations
• Problem-solving skills to isolate and resolve issues to keep progress on track
• Aptitude to provide contingency work arounds to preserve schedules.
• Experience providing schedule estimates for both new proposals and on-going projects.
• Leadership, communication, organizational and management skills are essential
• Demonstrated design discipline and rigor
• US Citizenship is required
• Up to 10% travel.
• Ability to work onsite in our Duluth, GA office.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Engineering
• Previous experience working with millimeter-wave bands
• Phased array antenna experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with STE documentation to include, BOM structure, build processes, make vs buy trade-offs, etc.
• Demonstrated experience establishing development processes including automation
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Responsibilities

• Work closely with Operations, Production, and R&D on continuing to develop our production antenna system test capabilities while improving existing test procedures and methods.
• Provide technical support across the different teams and products ensuring our test processes and systems are making accurate and efficient measurements.
• Be involved with developing test strategies for new products and technologies.

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