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
We’re growing rapidly and looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and connect the world to more! You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Our team is fearless in pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world’s first truly global Internet Service Provider. Interested in joining our mission? Take a look at career opportunities at Viasat today.
The day-to-day
Development of innovative antenna designs to advance the art of satellite communications.
Significant involvement with phased array antennas, antenna components, waveguide arrays, waveguide structures, reflector antennas and feeds.
Performs design, analysis, modeling, and testing of various types of antenna systems and components.
Impels designs forward from the conceptual drawing board into the implementation of building and testing the finished product.
Works with cross functional teams in a dynamic environment to achieve the product design goals as well as meeting cost and schedule targets.
What You'll Need
10+ Years of Antenna design experience with satellite communications antenna systems
In depth knowledge of wideband electronically steered phased array antenna architecture, design methods and operational principles, beam steering calibration, and test verification methods
Proficient with analytical & programming tools (e.g., HFSS, TICRA, Matlab)
Interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written) and effective in a team environment working across divisional boundaries
Ability to work independently and with coordinated group design activities
Experience with Antenna Design for manufacturing
Experience generating specifications for RF components and antenna feed networks
Experience developing ground based antenna systems for satellite access nodes (LEO, MEO, and GEO)
Experience developing “space based on board” satellite antenna systems
Hands-on design experience through laboratory testing and system measurement
Experience supporting business development with design schedules, and cost estimates
Experience designing X, Ku, Ka and Q/V-band optics, reflectors, phased arrays, and Feeds
Experience with Radome analysis
Salary range
$136,700.00 - $237,700.00 / 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.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing and Telecommunications
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