Security-Cleared TS/SCI Field Engineer: SatCom (Guam)

Viasat, Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat, Inc. in Georgia is seeking a Sustainment Services Field Engineer to install and maintain ground elements of a space program. You will work hands-on in the field, supporting customers and coordinating with regional and HQ engineering teams to resolve issues and minimize downtime.

The role requires travel, DoD clearance, and willingness to be on-call. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in satellite/radio/fiber systems, experience with earth stations, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' field-related experience in satellite communications, radar service and repair, or RF communications.
• Aptitude to execute technical resolution while performing emergency restoral actions on ground station equipment, including: ACUs, Up converters, Down converters, HPA's, fiber optic subsystems, LNA/LNB's, antennas, Baseband and IP equipment (modems, multiplexers, DVB, Broadband platforms)
• Direct experience repairing and installing satellite earth stations
• Self-motivated with the internal drive and initiative to begin and continue tasks without external stimulus
• Capable of quickly adapting to new and dynamic situations in diverse environments
• Ability to handle working long hours in stressful work environments until successfully resolving customer issues
• Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting LAN and other IP equipment on customer sites
• Microsoft Office suite experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• US citizenship is required for this position
• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
• Capability to be on-call after hours for up to 30%
• Ability to travel internationally
• Possession of an active US passport or ability to obtain one within six months of start date
• Willing to comply with vaccination requirements established by government entities for the purpose of travel
• Capability to work at heights and confined spaces THIS ROLE WILL BE LOCATED IN GUAM

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support for strategic mission sustainment customer in the Indo-Pacific region
• Interfacing directly with customers to address their needs
• Working independently to identify root causes of problems and implement effective solutions, ensuring minimal downtime for customers
• Coordinating with the engineering team in region and at headquarters to promptly resolve any issues that arise
• Identifying opportunities for increased effectiveness and efficiency in general sustainment support and for customer-specific missions

Skills

Satellite communications

RF communications

Radar service and repair

Ground station maintenance

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Tools

LAN configuration

IP equipment

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

ServiceNow

Job description

Viasat, Inc. in Georgia is seeking a Sustainment Services Field Engineer to install and maintain ground elements of a space program. You will work hands-on in the field, supporting customers and coordinating with regional and HQ engineering teams to resolve issues and minimize downtime.

The role requires travel, DoD clearance, and willingness to be on-call. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in satellite/radio/fiber systems, experience with earth stations, and the ability to work under pressure.