Antenna Engineer

Viasat; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Viasat is seeking an experienced antenna design engineer to advance satellite communication solutions. You will develop and test reflector antennas and arrays, driving design from concept to implementation while collaborating with RF, mechanical, and systems teams.

The role involves running electromagnetic simulations, reviewing performance data, troubleshooting results, and contributing to design reviews to ensure cost and schedule goals are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of antenna design experience with satellite communications (reflectors/arrays).
• BS Electrical Engineering required; MS preferred.
• Proficient with analytical and programming tools (HFSS, TICRA, Matlab).
• Strong interpersonal and written communication; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative antenna designs for satellite communications; analyze, model, and test antenna systems and components.
• Lead design reviews; collaborate with mechanical, RF, and systems engineers to meet cost and schedule targets.
• Run electromagnetic simulations, review performance data, troubleshoot hardware and test results; support lab measurements.

Skills

Antenna design

Team collaboration

Independent work

Manufacturing experience

Clear communication

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

MS Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

HFSS

TICRA

Matlab

Job description

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

Development of innovative antenna designs to advance the art of satellite communications. Significant involvement with 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.

The day-to-day

On a typical day, you'll spend time running electromagnetic simulations, reviewing antenna performance data, troubleshooting hardware and test results, collaborating with mechanical, RF, and systems engineers, and participating in technical design reviews. You'll work alongside experienced antenna engineers to mature designs, support laboratory measurements, document results, and help drive products through development, integration, and test.

What you’ll need

• 5+ Years of Antenna design experience with satellite communications antenna systems (reflectors and arrays desired).
• BS Electrical Engineering (MS Electrical Engineering preferred)
• Proficient with analytical & programming tools (e.g., HFSS, TICRA, Mathcad, Matlab, etc.).
• 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
• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required

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

Salary range

$120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / 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 $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ 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.