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RF Engineer - Phased Array

Viasat
$179,000.00 - $255,500.00
United States, Georgia, Duluth
Dec 20, 2024
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

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
  • BS Electrical Engineering (MS Electrical Engineering preferred)
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Up to 10% travel

What will help you on the job

  • 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

$179,000.00 - $255,500.00 / annually.
For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $216,500.00- $292,500.00/ 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.

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