Systems Integration Engineer
Job Description
Job Description
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.
Job Responsibilities
As a System Integration Engineer, you will function as part of a team of experienced individuals as they design and develop Viasat's Remote Sensing Antenna Systems and Satellite Communications Terminals. Your daily tasks could include the design and documentation of cabling interfaces between and within major assemblies on antenna systems along with the selection of components included in them. You may need to perform basic network planning and setup activities. You may be called upon to participate in customer design reviews, where you will describe the design solutions you have selected in accordance with customer requirements. You will be responsible for preparation of test plans and procedures and conducting factory and site acceptance tests. You would also prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommend solutions to technical problems. The candidate will also direct the selection and set-up of specialized test equipment to include BER, Group Delay, G/T or Servo response testing. A strong mechanical background and experience with mechanical assembly is a plus, as you may also assist in the assembly of the mechanical structure of the antenna systems at Viasat and in the field. You will be expected to actively maintain good customer relations as the face of Viasat on sites.
- Create documents using AutoCAD such as interconnects, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, etc.
- Maintain an indentured drawing list that consists of components and equipment already defined
- Structure a bill of material for ordering parts as outlined in an indentured drawing list
- Share the responsibility of lead during the integration and testing of an antenna system at the factory and customer site
- Conduct system-level testing such as G/T, EIRP, BERT, and servo dynamics with support
Requirements
- 2+ years’ experience in the design and/or assembly of RF systems, AC/DC circuits, Servo motor controls, and modem/base-band equipment and the cables that interconnect these devices.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, related technical discipline or equivalent work experience
- Must be capable of configuring vendor equipment remote control interfaces to communicate over a local area network
- Demonstrated ability to analyze requirements, develop test plans/procedures and document test results is required.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) are essential.
- Must be able to work independently and solve complex problems in remote locations with minimal assistance.
- Familiar with AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT or similar CAD package for the creation of wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Experience in the operation of some of the following equipment: Multi-meter, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator and Network Analyzer
- US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Required
- Ability to work on-site in our Duluth, GA facility
- Travel up to but can exceed 25%
Preferences
- Experience with SATCOM or Remote Sensing Earth Observation type RF electronics, HPA's, Converters, LNA's, at S, X and Ka bands.
- Experience with testing G/T, EIRP, BERT and Servo Control loops
- Experience with monitor and control computers and related subsystems
