Systems Integration Engineer - Antenna Installation

About the role

Viasat is a company dedicated to delivering communications solutions that can transform the world. We're seeking a System Integration Engineer – Antenna Installation to join our team. This role involves hands-on work in integrating, installing, and testing advanced Remote Sensing Antenna Systems and Satellite Communications Terminals.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in the on-site installation and mechanical assembly of large-scale antenna systems, ensuring proper alignment, structure integrity, and system functionality
• Integrate and connect system components, including cabling, RF, and network interfaces, according to design documentation
• Reference an Indentured Drawing List (IDL) and corresponding Bill of Materials (BOM) to support installation planning and logistics
• Set up and operate specialized test equipment for antenna system validation
• Participate in customer site visits, ensuring installation quality and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Support network setup and configuration tasks necessary to bring installed systems online
• Prepare and present technical reports summarizing installation results and any corrective actions taken
• Assist in the refinement of installation procedures and documentation to improve future deployments
• Provide remote support when not physically on-site supporting installations

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in system installation, integration, and commissioning of RF systems, antenna systems, or satellite communication terminals
• Experience with cabling, mechanical assembly, and system setup in remote or field environments
• Proficiency in reviewing and reading wiring diagrams, schematics, and installation documentation using AutoCAD or similar CAD tools
• Strong understanding of RF, network, and control system integration, including configuring vendor equipment for remote operations
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues on-site with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate installation activities with customers, field technicians, and internal teams
• Willingness to travel 60% or more to customer sites for installation, commissioning, and support
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance
• Ability to work on-site at our Duluth, GA facility and customer locations

What Will Help You On The Job

• Experience with SATCOM or remote sensing RF electronics, including HPAs, converters, LNAs, across S, X, Ka, and Ku bands
• Familiarity with system testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of RF and control subsystems
• Knowledge of remote control interfaces and network configurations for satellite and antenna systems

Pay

The salary range for this role is $95,000.00 - $149,500.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is $117,500.00- $176,500.00/ annually. 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.

Benefits

Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings 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.