RF Test Engineer: Lab & Field Support (Travel)

ViaSat Inc.; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ViaSat Inc. is seeking a systems test support engineer to join the team in supporting satellite antenna testing and lab operations.

The role involves maintaining lab infrastructure, setting up RF test stations, and collaborating with engineers, customers, and partners to ensure test plans and reports are prepared. Travel up to 25% is required, and candidates should have an Associate degree or equivalent, 5+ years of RF experience, and the ability to obtain US Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years RF signal path experience.
• Experience with RF test equipment and lab environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and obtain US security clearance.
• US citizenship due to export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab functionality and keep related documents up to date.
• Maintain hardware connectivity and cabling; build cables as needed.
• Debug and repair modems; add/replace equipment as needed.
• Design and build hardware to support lab requirements.
• Prepare for and travel to test locations; document test plans and reports.
• Test ViaSat capabilities and collaborate with partners.

Skills

RF troubleshooting

Lab maintenance

Documentation

Travel readiness

Linux command line

Networking TCP/IP

Citizenship required

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

RF test equipment

Job description

ViaSat Inc. is seeking a systems test support engineer to join the team in supporting satellite antenna testing and lab operations.

The role involves maintaining lab infrastructure, setting up RF test stations, and collaborating with engineers, customers, and partners to ensure test plans and reports are prepared. Travel up to 25% is required, and candidates should have an Associate degree or equivalent, 5+ years of RF experience, and the ability to obtain US Secret Clearance.