Systems Integration Engineer - Antenna Systems

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As a Systems Integration Engineer, you will become part of a team of skilled professionals dedicated to designing and developing Viasat's Remote Sensing Antenna Systems and Satellite Communication Terminals!

We do the design and documentation of cabling interfaces between and within major subassemblies or antenna systems along with the selection of components included in them. We perform basic network planning and setup activities. We participate in customer design reviews, where you will describe the design solutions you have selected in accordance with customer requirements. We are responsible for the preparation of test plans and procedures and conducting factory and site acceptance tests. We also prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommend solutions to technical problems. We advise the selection and set-up specialized test equipment to include BER, Group Delay, G/T or Servo Response testing. A strong mechanical background and experience with mechanical assembly is a plus, as you may also assist in the assembly of the mechanical structure of the antenna systems at Viasat and in the field. You will actively maintain good customer relations as the face of Viasat on sites.

This position will have primary focus in a subset of the areas below with opportunity to support in the others as needed:

• Create documents using AutoCAD such as interconnects, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, etc.
• Maintain an indentured drawing list that consists of components and equipment already defined
• Structure a Bill of Material (BoM) for ordering parts as outlined in the indentured drawing list
• Share the responsibility of lead during the integration and testing of an antenna system at the factory and customer site
• Conduct system level testing such as G/T, EIRP, BERT, and servo dynamics, with support

• 5+ years of experience in the design and/or assembly of RF systems, AC/DC circuits, Servo motor controls, and modem/baseband equipment and the cables that interconnect these devices
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, related technical field or equivalent work experience
• Experience configuring vendor equipment remote control interfaces to communicate over a local area network
• Experience analyzing requirements, developing test plan/procedures and detailing test results
• Familiar with AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT or similar CAD package for the creation of wiring diagrams and schematics
• Experience in the operation of any of the following equipment: Multi-meter, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, and Network Analyzer
• Able to work independently and solves sophisticated problems in remote locations with minimal assistance
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• US Citizenship Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Clearance
• Ability to work on-site in our Duluth, GA facility
• Travel up to but can exceed 50% - 75%

• 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

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.