ViaSat

Engineering Technician

ViaSat$67K — $105K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years relevant work experience
  • Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic products
  • Ability to read schematics and understand electronic circuits
  • Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Associate's degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent experience
  • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Perform RF testing and troubleshooting down to the circuit level
  • Conduct high-level RF measurements for various performance metrics
  • Develop test methods, procedures, and documentation for accuracy
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues
  • Apply technical judgment to support complex programs

Benefits

  • Health and wellness offerings
  • Possibility of cash or stock incentives
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Focus on holistic health and wellness
  • Support for employee financial stability
Full Job Description
What you'll do

In this hands-on role, you'll play a key part in building, testing, and troubleshooting advanced RF-based hybrid electro-mechanical modules and subassemblies. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while developing and maintaining custom test systems that support critical programs.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Performing RF testing and troubleshooting down to the circuit level.
  • Conducting high-level RF measurements, including gain, P1dB, noise figure, phase noise, adjacent channel rejection, isolation, and other performance metrics.
  • Developing test methods, procedures, and documentation to ensure accurate and repeatable results.
  • Collaborating closely with Design Engineers, Test Engineers, and Manufacturing teams to investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
  • Applying sound technical judgment and attention to detail to support complex programs across a variety of applications.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to make a direct impact on the development and production of sophisticated RF products.

The day-to-day

  • Perform Tests on Viasat RF Products.
  • Documenting and Troubleshooting Test Failures.
  • Working with Engineers to help solve problems related to testing Viasat products.
  • Building new Test Set Uops and calibrating Test statsion for RF performance.
  • Data collection and Data Analysis.


What you'll need

  • 6+ years relevant work experience
  • Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic products in resourceful and effective methods
  • Read schematics and understand electronic circuits
  • Basic computer skills including good skills with Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication and team skills
  • Associates of Science Degree in Electronics Technology or related technical discipline or equivalent work experience
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Microsoft Office Skills.
  • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance are required.


What will help you on the job

  • Experience with RF test, measurement, and calibration techniques
  • Experience working in a development engineering environment (high levels of ambiguity)
  • Experience testing and troubleshooting RF amplifiers, LNAs, and Up/Down Converters
  • Experience with test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, noise figure meters, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and thermal chambers/plates


Salary range

$32.21 - $50.96 / hourly. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $40.14 - $60.34/ hourly

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.

About ViaSat

ViaSat is a global communications company that provides satellite and wireless networking technology, services, and solutions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. ViaSat offers a range of products and services, including satellite broadband internet, in-flight Wi-Fi, and secure networking systems for government and military customers. The company has more than 6,200 employees and operates in over 50 countries. ViaSat is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol VSAT.
Learn more about ViaSat
Size
7,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+12.3%
Revenue
$2.2 billion
NASDAQ

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