Program Field Integration Engineer

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.

Serve as a key technical contributor supporting the design, integration, modernization, and lifecycle evolution of mission-critical SATCOM systems, RF infrastructure and ground network sustainment programs. Provide systems engineering and design engineering expertise across the full engineering lifecycle, from system design through integration, testing, implementation, and customer acceptance.

Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, Program Management, Design Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Field Services and Customer organizations to develop technical solutions that improve system performance, maintainability, supportability and operational readiness. Support engineering efforts associated with Organization-Level and Depot-Level sustainment activities, technical refresh initiatives, technology insertion programs and system modernization efforts.

• Update system designs, engineering solutions and implementation plans supporting satellite communications, RF systems, ground infrastructure and modernization initiatives
• Perform systems design activities including interface definition, technical baseline management and engineering change implementation
• Maintain technical drawings, data packages, configuration documentation, cable interconnect diagrams, rack elevations and as-built records to support system deployments and upgrades
• Conduct technical refresh studies, lifecycle assessments and technology insertion evaluations focused on improving system performance, maintainability, supportability and operational readiness
• Design and implement hardware, software, networking, and RF system updates supporting customer requirements, sustainment activities and maintenance strategies
• Develop maintenance plans, procedures, acceptance criteria and verification methods while leading system integration, verification, validation, acceptance testing and certification activities
• Analyze test results, generate technical reports and develop engineering documentation supporting customer sell-off, operational acceptance and technical baseline updates
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, logistics, field service and depot maintenance organizations to resolve technical issues and ensure successful implementation of engineering solutions
• Support technical reviews, customer engagements, proposal activities and modernization initiatives while providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle

• 10+ years' experience in systems integration engineering, design engineering, integration and test, field engineering or related technical disciplines
• Proven experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other mission-critical ground antenna systems and operational environments
• Experience designing, integrating, testing and deploying complex communications, RF, networking, satellite communications or ground-based systems
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes including requirements management, configuration management, technical baseline control and engineering change management
• Experience creating engineering drawings, technical documentation, system diagrams and technical data packages supporting fielded systems
• Experience developing test plans, test procedures, verification methods and technical reports…