Viasat · 12 hours ago
Field Applications Engineer
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $126K/yr
4+ years expViasat is on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. The Narrowband Field Applications Engineer will provide customer, production, and engineering support for both US and foreign government systems, involving a mix of remote and onsite support.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support installation and deployment, as well as testing, documentation & training, operations & maintenance of UHF DAMA and IW Networks
Collaborate with both internal and external customers
Support hardware and software installations and updates
Troubleshoot electrical, IP networking, configuration management, IA, and update technical publications accordingly
Provide onsite customer support both CONUS and OCONUS as needed
Qualification
Required
4+ years' experience with SATCOM TDMA theory, RF, Antennas, test methods
Proven experience operating spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes and multi-meters
Demonstrated experience developing technical user documentation
Validated experience delivering Technical Training
Verified experience resolving issues with SATCOM networks and terminals as well as IP/Networking
Associates degree in a technical subject area or equivalent experience
US government position. US Citizenship required
Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible (interim clearance must be granted prior to start date)
Ability to work an on-call rotation
Ability to travel 75% both CONUS and OCONUS
Preferred
Experience with UHF DAMA and IW SATCOM systems/Network Operations
Experience with SATCOM Network Operations
Solid understanding of military standards and cryptographic baseband equipment (such as KY-100M, KY-99, KIV-7M)
Demonstrated experience operating and troubleshooting SATCOM hubs and system issues, terminals, and IP network equipment
Experience with Customer Service and Ticketing Systems (like SalesForce)
Prior Military background
Benefits
Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
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