Engineering Technician

placeTempe calendar_month 

About us:

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.

What you'll do:

Viasat is looking for a Engineering Technician to join our growing team. We have opportunities test system automation tool development, data analysis and reporting application tools, and system test engineering. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including systems eng, RF, digital/PL, mechanical, and test just to name a few.
You will be involved in all phases of the development lifecycle: evaluation of requirements, trade studies, design, coding, unit test, integration, and maintenance. You will have the autonomy to complete your tasks but also have access to hard-working engineers and domain experts to help you succeed.

Sound interesting? Keep reading....

The day-to-day:

  • Integration and Test of Space Flight Hardware
  • Work with designers to gather test requirements
  • Develop Test Station Hardware
  • Select appropriate Test equipment
  • Create Test HW Bill of Materials
  • Test station calibration
  • Trouble shoot and problem solving on Viasat hardware
  • Data Analysis of test results

What you'll need:

  • Associate’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
  • Strong communication skills
  • Current US citizenship
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job:

  • Prior experience with space flight hardware
  • Prior experience with electronically steered array (ESA) antennas

Salary range: $26.2 - $37.26 / 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 $32.69 - $44.23/ 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.

EEO statement:

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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