What you'll doCome join us as we build complete antenna systems "from RF to bits."
In this role you will work on:
- Radio frequency transmit/receive electronics, high-speed modems, and software systems that deliver a stream of bits to the end customer
- Mechanical structures that form the antenna
- Motors and controllers that position the reflectors
At our Atlanta, GA (Duluth) office we have outdoor test facilities including a multi-system, multi-pad boresite range, two planar nearfield ranges, and nearby a 1500-foot elevated pattern range with associated control room. With proven capability in Satellite communications, and antennas, Viasat is able to provide groundbreaking communications systems for both commercial and government customers. You can use your project engineering expertise to technically lead the building of the next generation of sophisticated antenna products and satellite communications terminals!
The day-to-dayAs an authority in your field, you will coordinate and lead all technical aspects of an antenna systems program! Beginning with requirements and concept discussions, analysis with potential customers, the generation of a formal proposal, resulting in a contract award. You would own the detailed system design, and lead all aspects of the implementation, test, system verification, delivery, and sell off of the completed system to the customer. You will be a key member of the division involved with the various aspects of ground terminals, including business development, proposal generation, systems engineering, and project engineering.
What you'll need- 14+ years experience working on complex systems
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field
- Direct experience with RF subsystem design and analysis on multiple fielded projects
- Proven capabilities to conceptualize, design, implement, and test field satellite ground terminals, antenna telemetry systems, or similarly complex systems
- Capable of developing test plans and procedures for requirements verification of sophisticated systems
- Willing to come into the Duluth, GA office during the work week
- US Citizenship
- Travel up to 10%
What will help you on the job- Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
- Experience in MATLAB
- Experience in leading project teams
- Experience as customer facing technical lead on a project
- Experience in DOORS, Jama or requirements management tools
- Experience with ARSTRAT certifications and MIL-STD-188-164C Requirements
- Experience with Q, V and E-band antenna designs and RF equipment
- Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field
- Strong verbal and writing skills
Salary range$180,500.00 - $285,000.00 / annually.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 $224,500.00- $336,500.00/ annually
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.
