Project Engineer - Antenna Systems - Viasat, Inc.

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:

Come join us as we build complete antenna systems "from RF to bits."

 

In this role you will work on:

• Radio frequency transmit/receive electronics, high-speed modems, and software systems that deliver a stream of bits to the end customer
• Mechanical structures that form the antenna
• Motors and controllers that position the reflectors

 

With demonstrated capability in Satellite communications, and antennas, Viasat is able to provide state-of-the-art communications systems for both commercial and government customers. You will be able to use your project engineering expertise to technically lead the building of the next generation of advanced antenna products and satellite communications terminals!

The day-to-day:

In this role, you will oversee and lead all technical aspects of an antenna systems program! Beginning with requirements and concept discussions, analysis with potential customers, the generation of a formal proposal, resulting in a contract award. You would lead the detailed system design, and oversee the implementation, test, system verification, delivery, and sell off of the completed system to the customer. You will be a key member of the division involved with all aspects of ground terminals, including business development, proposal generation, systems engineering, and project engineering.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field
• 5+ years of related work experience 
• Experience with leading project teams
• Proven capabilities to conceptualize, design, implement, and test field satellite ground terminals, antenna telemetry systems, or similarly complex systems 
• Experience with developing test plans and procedures for requirements verification of complex systems
• Ability to work autonomously with little instruction on day-to-day work, but knows when to ask for help
• Strong verbal and writing skills
• Willing to come into the Duluth, GA office during the work week
• US Citizenship required
• Travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job:

• Experience in MATLAB
• Experience as customer facing technical lead on a project
• Experience in DOORS, Jama or requirements management tools
• Experience with EVMS (earned value management system) 
• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field

Salary range:$121,400.00 - $211,100.00 / 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.