Project Engineer - Antenna Systems
ViaSat - Carlsbad, CA
posted about 17 hours ago
About the position
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. At our Duluth, GA office we have outdoor test facilities including a multi-system, multi-pad boresite range, two planar nearfield ranges, and nearby a 1500-foot elevated pattern range with associated control room! 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!
Responsibilities
- Oversee and lead all technical aspects of an antenna systems program.
- Lead the detailed system design and oversee the implementation, test, system verification, delivery, and sell off of the completed system to the customer.
- Work on radio frequency transmit/receive electronics, high-speed modems, and software systems.
- Develop mechanical structures that form the antenna.
- Manage motors and controllers that position the reflectors.
- Engage in business development, proposal generation, systems engineering, and project engineering.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field.
- 2+ years of related work experience.
- Proven capabilities to conceptualize, design, implement, and test field satellite ground terminals, antenna telemetry systems, or similarly complex systems.
- Capable of developing test plans and procedures for requirements verification of complex systems.
- Can 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%.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in MATLAB.
- Experience in leading project teams.
- Experience as customer facing technical lead on a project.
- Experience in DOORS, Jama or requirements management tools.
- Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
- Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.
