Overview
Join the RF Engineer role at Viasat. This position involves working with RF gateway uplink antenna systems and earth stations as part of a fast-paced, global operations environment.
The day-to-day
- Create, update, and maintain gateway-related Method & Procedure (M&P;) and Runbook documentation used by teammates
- Maintain and update training materials related to gateway operations and perform training
- Participate in daily or as-needed meetings
- Help manage spares inventory stored by a third party and advise on quantity adjustments
- Identify and implement gateway upgrades based on feedback from Engineering Teams and Technical Operations
- Generate scheduled maintenance documentation, coordinate and schedule maintenance and project activities
- Remotely work with external vendor remote hands support on troubleshooting, resolution, and improvement activities
- Provide timely incident ticket and project updates in the ticketing system and work to resolve and close incidents quickly
- Assist with writing incident Root Cause Analysis (RCA) findings when needed
What You'll Need
- 2+ years of relevant experience operating and troubleshooting RF gateway uplink antenna systems and earth stations
- Knowledge of RF signal flow and equipment
- Experience using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, RF power meters, oscilloscopes, and multimeters, with reporting of critical gateway RF infrastructure status
- Ability to work as a dedicated team member
- Able to perform 24x7 on-call support on a rotating basis
- Familiar with working in a Development Operations (DevOps) setting
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Ability to travel up to 25%
What Will Help You On The Job
- Working knowledge of IP encryption devices, Ka/Ku band RF equipment, tracking antennas, and communications theory a plus
- Experience with Monitor and Control System software
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Some Project Management skills
- Network system support and troubleshooting experience
- Experience working in ticketing systems
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, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here. Viasat actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Seniority level
- Not Applicable
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
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