System Integration Engineer, Viasat Government

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in satellite communications is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to manage the integration of new customers into their communications platforms. This role requires the ability to work closely with diverse project teams while leveraging both practical and theoretical knowledge. In addition, the candidate must possess strong communication and analytical skills. Prior experience with RF systems and IT infrastructure is essential, along with a technical degree.

Qualifications

• Experience with RF communication systems and IP/Networking devices.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• US Government position requiring US Citizenship and Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate integration of customers onto Viasat communications platforms.
• Optimize end-user experience, implementation, and product reliability.
• Support product release process, training, and documentation development.

Skills

Integrating RF communication systems

Troubleshooting networking devices

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Associates degree in a technical field

Tools

Linux OS

Python

Cisco CCENT or CCNA

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 Systems Integration Engineer, you'll guide successful transition of products through development to a fully released platform supported by the Viasat Network Operations Center.

The day-to-day

You will also facilitate the integration of new customers onto existing Viasat communications platforms. You are intimately involved in the specification, integration, test, demonstration, deployment, documentation and formal release of Government and Commercial mobile broadband SATCOM hubs and terminals. You work closely with project teams that may include software, hardware, network, mechanical, test and system engineers during all phases of product development, integration, test, deployment and implementation.You consistently add value to the design and release of new products through the application of both theoretical and practical knowledge to optimize the end-user experience, implementation, and product reliability/sustainability. In this highly diverse role the Project team, Service team and customers rely on your knowledge, versatility, and flexibility to own key responsibilities that position you to become an authority on the product and drive the transition into service. You are integral to the formal release process, development of documentation, training material and initial customer training, and will interact with a broad spectrum of internal support organization and aggressively support the release process and resolution of issues.

What you'll need

• Proven experience integrating, operating, maintaining, and testing RF communication systems
• Fundamental knowledge of satellite communications theory, RF transmission theory, electricaltheory, Linux OS, and the OSI model
• Demonstrated experience working with IP/Networking devices, including configuration, application and troubleshooting of routers, switches, ASA/Firewalls, IP Encryptors and IP networks
• Demonstrated experience creating test plans, test procedures, and test reports
• Experience working in multi-discipline engineering teams such as software development, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, network engineering, operations, production test, and technical publications
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, and ability to tailor communications to internal stakeholders as well as customers
• Proven strategic, critical, and analytical problem-solving skills
• Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
• US Government position. US Citizenship required
• Active Secret Clearance or have held one in the past two years
• Up to 25% to domestic and international travel – potential for locations with Travel Warnings asdefined by US State Department

What will help you on the job

• COMPTIA Linux+ Certified
• Experience with airborne ISR platforms and mobile broadband communications.
• Basic knowledge of Python and scripting
• Military background
• Cisco CCENT or CCNA

Salary range

$93,000.00 - $147,000.00 / 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 $115,500.00- $173,500.00/ 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.