System Engineer

placeDuluth 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:

Come join us as we build complete antenna systems "from RF to bits"
  • Mechanical structures that form the antenna
  • Motors and controllers that position the reflectors
  • Radio frequency transmit/receive electronics, high-speed modems, and software systems that deliver a stream of bits to the end customer
At our Atlanta, GA (Duluth) office we have outdoor test facilities including a multi-system, multi-pad bore site range, two planar nearfield ranges, and nearby a 1500-foot elevated pattern range with associated control room. With demonstrated capability in Satellite communications, and antennas, Viasat is able to provide state-of-the-art communications systems for both commercial and government customers.

You will be able to use your systems engineering expertise to build the next generation of advanced antenna products and satellite communications terminals!

The day-to-day:

As an expert in your field, you will contribute to all of the system 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 complete the detailed system design, and oversee 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 all aspects of ground terminals, including business development, proposal generation, systems engineering, and project engineering.

What you'll need:

  • 7+ years of experience working on complex systems
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field
  • Capable of supporting to define test plans and procedures for requirements verification of complex systems
  • Proven analytical system design expertise
  • Proven capabilities to conceptualize, design, implement, and test field satellite ground terminals, antenna telemetry systems, or similarly complex systems
  • Proven experience with proposal and table of compliance generation along with customer specification negotiations.
  • Can work autonomously with little instruction on day-to-day work, but knows when to ask for help
  • Residence and work at Duluth, GA office required
  • US government position. US citizenship required
  • Travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job:

  • Direct experience with RF subsystem design and analysis on multiple fielded projects
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD training and task analysis
  • Experience in DOORS or Jama requirements management tools
  • Experience in MATLAB
  • Experience in leading project teams
  • Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field
  • Able to obtain a security clearance if needed
  • Strong verbal and writing skills
Salary range: $116,600.00 - $202,800.00 / 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.

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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