RF Antenna Design Engineer (Mid‑Career)

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

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a mid-career Electrical Engineer to design, integrate, and sustain antenna systems across frequency bands. You will develop schematics, BOMs, and test support under senior engineers, applying RF fundamentals and solid documentation practices.

In this role you’ll engage in cross-functional design reviews, ensure traceability, and support manufacturing. The position is based in Duluth, GA with travel up to 10–15% and eligibility for a US Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, RF/antenna systems, or related product design.
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Antenna Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Working knowledge of RF and satellite communications principles and how they translate to product requirements.
• Hands-on proficiency with Siemens NX, EPLAN, DraftSight, and/or Visio (please indicate which tools you've used and at what depth).
• Familiarity with RF hardware and integration elements: SSPA, TWTA, TLT, LNA, LNB, ACU, waveguide, cabling, filters, power dividers, terminations, etc.
• Exposure to antenna test S parameters, and test equipment (VNA, signal generators, Spectrum analyzers).
• Strong documentation habits, attention to detail, and clear technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness/interconnect documentation using EPLAN, DraftSight, and/or Visio.
• Apply Design for Excellence (DFX) principles, including DFM and DFT.
• Apply established design standards, review checklists, and documentation practices to new and sustaining designs.
• Participate in design reviews and support resolution of design issues identified during review or test.
• Apply working knowledge of RF/antenna fundamentals to support design architecture and drive program commonality.
• Identify and support requirement flow-downs from system to subsystem/LRU level and help maintain traceability records.
• Help select appropriate test approaches and equipment for characterizing RF performance.
• Support cost/schedule estimate development for proposals and sustaining engineering tasks.
• Work with manufacturing and supply chain to support BOM structure, part data integrity, quality control, and configuration control.
• Identify and mitigate risks and opportunities alongside program leadership.
• Attend and actively participate in customer meetings as a part of program leadership.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Electrical design

Documentation

Schematic capture

Test equipment

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering / Antenna Engineering / related field

Tools

Siemens NX

EPLAN

DraftSight

Visio

Job description

Viasat is seeking a mid-career Electrical Engineer to design, integrate, and sustain antenna systems across frequency bands. You will develop schematics, BOMs, and test support under senior engineers, applying RF fundamentals and solid documentation practices.

In this role you’ll engage in cross-functional design reviews, ensure traceability, and support manufacturing. The position is based in Duluth, GA with travel up to 10–15% and eligibility for a US Secret clearance.