Satellite Field Engineer - SATCOM Systems Expert

Viasat; Virginia; On-site; USD 98,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Stock incentives

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Program Field Engineer to provide installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and sustainment support for mission-critical SATCOM systems supporting government customers worldwide.

You will perform O- and D-level maintenance, coordinate with engineering and logistics, diagnose system anomalies, and support modernization efforts across geographically dispersed sites, with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD/IC ground antenna systems
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Support field service activities including maintenance and sustainment
• Diagnose and resolve system anomalies to restore mission capability
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics and subcontractors
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and test reports
• Deliver technical training to operators and support teams

Skills

SATCOM systems

RF equipment

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing ops

Communications skills

Travel up to 50%

Security clearance DoD TS/SCI

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Associates degree in Engineering

Job description

Viasat is seeking a Program Field Engineer to provide installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and sustainment support for mission-critical SATCOM systems supporting government customers worldwide.

You will perform O- and D-level maintenance, coordinate with engineering and logistics, diagnose system anomalies, and support modernization efforts across geographically dispersed sites, with up to 50% travel.