SATCOM Specialist

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Cash or stock incentives

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a SATCOM Specialist in Carlsbad, California, to support the repair and maintenance of SATCOM terminals. The role involves troubleshooting technical issues, working with multiple teams, and providing remote assistance.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. A salary range of $98,000 to $155,000 is offered based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience troubleshooting technical issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Experience in aviation and SATCOM domains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Connect with various teams to support repair and maintenance processes.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot discrepancies in SATCOM terminals.
• Analyze system reliability and recommend actions based on findings.
• Provide remote assistance for Viasat IFC equipment diagnostics.
• Coordinate software roll-outs and minimize system impact.

Skills

Troubleshooting technical issues

Network Operations

Analyzing operational data

Ku or Ka band RF equipment

Linux networking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

Splunk

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

As a SATCOM Specialist you will connect with Aviation Operations Managers, Quality Assurance, Materials management, and contract maintenance to support the repair and maintenance process, participate with technical teams to diagnose, solve and repair any discrepancies related to the terminals in accordance with approved technical data and analyze system reliability and determine a course of action based on those findings. You will also provide remote assistance to support diagnostic checks on Viasat IFC equipment installed on mobility operations customer vehicles, coordinate new software roll out, testing and implementation to minimize impact to reliability and reviews terminal historical data and issues action plans based on data trends and team analysis. This will require you to generate metrics from historic analysis provided by maintenance control team, use Splunk to resolve predictive failures and trend common failures to provide recommendations to development engineering and retrieve and analyze log files.

The day-to-day

• Designs and provides technical guidance for internal personnel analyzing and fixing unscheduled maintenance on Viasat IFC system.
• Communicate with Aviation Operations Managers, Quality Assurance, Materials management, and contract maintenance as required to support the repair and maintenance process.
• Participate with technical teams to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair any discrepancies related to the terminals in accordance with approved technical data.
• Analyze system reliability and determine a course of action based on those findings.
• Provide remote assistance to support diagnostic checks on Viasat IFEC equipment installed on mobility operations customer vehicles.
• Coordinate new software roll out, testing and implementation to minimize impact to reliability.
• Review terminal historical data and issues action plans as required based on data trends and team analysis.
• Generate metrics from historic analysis provided by maintenance control team.
• Use Splunk to determine predictive failures and trend common failures to provide recommendations to development engineering.
• Retrieve and analyze log files in a Linux environment.
• Own User Interface software improvements and provide recommendation to engineering for corrective action.
• Manage over the air terminal software roll-out and coordination with internal and external engineering.
• Own all single terminal investigations.
• Manage operations repeat and chronic programs.
• Provide source data for technical training department.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Manager, Customer Support Center (CSC).

What you'll need

• 5+ years' experience in troubleshooting and triage of technical issues in a fast paced environment, to support customers.
• Network Operations and Product Support.
• Analyzing and trending operational data to gain efficiencies.
• Ku or Ka band RF equipment, antennas, standard test equipment, and communications theory.
• Working experience in a Linux networking environment with log analysis.
• Proven Ability to provide on the job training related to Linux, Satcom and troubleshooting mobility terminals.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in a 24x7 environment as needed to support round-the-clock operations.
• Ability to assist customers with complex troubleshooting without instruction, using sound judgment to obtain results.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
• A problem-solving attitude and a proactive approach to diagnosing technical issues.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and systems—especially in the aviation and satcom domains.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and prioritize effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Clear communication skills, especially when working across functions, shifts, and regions.
• A collaborative attitude that contributes to a positive and inclusive team culture.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.

What will help you on the job

• Experience/knowledge of Splunk.
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• Experience in the Airline/Commercial or Business aviation industry with knowledge of the regulatory environment.

Salary range

$98,000.00 - $155,000.00 / 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 $121,500.00- $182,500.00 / 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.