RF Engineer, Early Career - Antenna
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.
Job Responsibilities
This role will require you to work on the development of advanced ground, airborne, and space antenna systems and advancing the art of satellite communications. You will be taking the communications system designs from proposal concept, through design analysis and modeling, documenting and building the design, testing both components and systems, through qualification, to its full implementation, deployment, and support with an emphasis in the antenna system element. This will be done in a team environment that may involve working with engineers in different geographical locations. This role will support both commercial and military antenna system products. It will also involve working with marketing and sales teams for new business development. In this role, you will see your designs become a reality. If this sounds like the job for you, read on.
Requirements
*Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
*Proficient with analytical & programming tools (e.g., HFSS, TICRA, Mathcad, Matlab, etc.).
*Interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written) and the ability to work in a team environment and work across divisional boundaries.
*Ability to work independently and with coordinated group design activities.
*Satellite communications systems experience.
*US Citizenship Required
Preferences
*Hands-on design experience through laboratory testing and system measurement
*Experience supporting business development with design schedules, and cost estimates
*Experience and whiling to climb and work on large antennas to visually inspect design
*Experience designing S, C, X, Ku, and Ka-band optics, reflectors, phased arrays, and feeds
*Experience with Antenna Design for manufacturing
*Travel: Up to 10%, Globally
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