Earth; RTE Ground Systems Engineer, Government

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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.

As a Real-Time Earth (RTE) Ground Station Engineer (GSE), you will join a high-functioning team of expert individuals who provide state-of-the-art Ground-Segment-as-a-Service (GSaaS) for commercial and government customers. The RTE GSE role is a multi-disciplinary role spanning the ability to work and hardware, software and network elements. As a Ground Systems Engineer you will be responsible for facilitating design, installation, configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and performance of the global RTE infrastructure.

As a member of the RTE team the GSE role is two-fold: keep the fielded systems operational to ensure continued uninterrupted service to the RTE customer base; and to develop the RTE product to be more efficient via automation and improved workflow. This role is for a dynamic and changing environment, and the right candidate will excel in meeting challenges by creating processes and solving problems that may be unique to RTE.

Your daily tasks include monitoring RTE’s fielded systems, assessing performance and addressing corrective and preventative maintenance needs. You will also coordinate with teams external to Viasat as well; localized work forces are present at all RTE sites as “smart hands” for RTE to coordinate alarm response, maintenance, and repair. The processes that govern when and how the localized work forces perform maintenance or respond to alarms is managed by the GSE.

Although this role is not on-call it can be expected that certain sites will require attention at odd hours. The GSE will be responsible for case management and will be customer-facing at times requiring a breadth of knowledge for all things antenna-related. This role may also include international travel two to three times per year.

• 2+ years of experience in the design, assembly, maintenance or operation of RF systems, AC/DC circuits, servo motor controls, and modem/base-band equipment and the cables that interconnect these devices
• Experience configuring vendor equipment remote control interfaces to communicate over a local area network
• Experience in the operation of any of the following equipment:
  Multi-meter, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator and Network Analyzer
• Must be able to work independently and tackle complex problems in remote locations with minimal assistance
• Proven communication skills, both verbal and written
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
• US Citizenship Required
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
• Ability to work on-site in our Duluth, GA facility
• Travel up to but can exceed 10%

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Demonstrated experience with SATCOM or Remote Sensing Earth Observation type RF electronics, HPA's, Converters, LNA's, at S, X and Ka bands
• Experience with testing G/T, EIRP, BERT and Servo Control loops
• Experience with monitor and control computers and related subsystems

$ - $ / 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 $- $/ 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.

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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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