Antenna System Engineer

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

You will be responsible for managing and allocating the antenna system requirements for Viasat's commercial terminal antenna systems including aviation, maritime, residential, etc. over the life cycle of the product. These antennas will span frequency ranges from L-band to Ka-band and optimize different technologies, such as phased array antennas, for the desired opportunity. You will work with various fields to identify the efficient antenna system solution that aligns with market requirements such as schedule, cost, performance, and reliability.

The day-to-day

• Understand the allocation of requirements of the different LRU's, within a given antenna system, and optimize for the desired performance
• Support the engineering design, development and sustaining activities for Viasat commercial terminal antenna systems.
• Collaborate with other engineering fields during the integration and test activities at the terminal assembly level.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for all commercial terminal antenna systems
• Acknowledged as an authority in the technical field for finding opportunities with external antenna providers
• Stay informed about antenna system innovations to position Viasat to apply groundbreaking technology

What you'll need

• 10+ years of experience, and a proven understanding, associated with antenna system design principles and measurements.
• Fundamental understanding of Antenna System engineering principles such as EIRP, G/T, sidelobes, linearity, NF, Gain and VSWR
• Strong understanding of RF/satellite communication theory
• Displayed proficiency in RF testing antennas to establish the best approach for testing a particular antenna product.
• Experience exercising detailed RF testing using various test equipment required to characterize and validate RF component performance such as amplifiers, switches, ect.
• Experience with regulatory requirements including FCC, ETSI, ITU, ect.
• Experience and familiarity of RF test components such as waveguide, cabling, filters, power dividers and terminations
• Problem-solving skills to isolate and resolve sophisticated antenna system problems
  Ability to provide technical support across multiple and simultaneous product developments and sustaining activities
• Ability to develop alternative solutions to maintain project timelines.
• Previous experience providing cost and schedule estimates for both new proposals and sustaining activities
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated build expertise and thoroughness
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering field or equivalent experience
• Ability to support up to 20% travel (averaged over a year).

This will be an onsite role located in Carlsbad, CA, Duluth, GA, Tempe, AZ or Germantown, MD.

What will help you on the job

• Master of Science in Engineering
• Previous experience working with millimeter-wave bands
• Previous experience with phased array antenna design and test
• Strong mechanical proficiency
• Experience with antenna manufacturing production processes
• Experience collaborating with the supply chain team to offer technical feedback on supplier decisions, such as make vs buy trade-offs, etc.

Salary range

$141,500.00 - $224,000.00 / 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 $176,000.00- $264,000.00/ 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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.