Viasat · 4 hours ago
Field Applications Engineer
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $165K/yr
4+ years expViasat is a global company focused on delivering innovative communication solutions. The Narrowband Field Applications Engineer role involves providing customer, production, and engineering support for government systems, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of satellite communication networks.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Interacting with customers on issue resolutions
Analyze system issues and perform corrective actions
Perform On-Site maintenance at each site as needed
Conduct training at various CONUS and OCONUS sites
Design and update training and operator manuals for customer usage
Perform maintenance and software updates
Software testing and integration
Qualification
Required
4+ years' experience with SATCOM TDMA theory, RF, Antennas, test methods
Proven experience operating spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes and multi-meters
Demonstrated experience developing technical user documentation
Validated experience delivering Technical Training
Verified experience resolving issues with SATCOM networks and terminals as well as IP/Networking
Associates degree in a technical subject area or equivalent experience
US government position. US Citizenship required
Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible (interim clearance must be granted prior to start date)
Ability to work an on-call rotation
Ability to travel 50% both CONUS and OCONUS
Preferred
Experience with UHF DAMA and IW SATCOM systems/Network Operations
Experience with SATCOM Network Operations
Solid understanding of military standards and cryptographic baseband equipment (such as KY-100M, KY-99, KIV-7M)
Demonstrated experience operating and troubleshooting SATCOM hubs and system issues, terminals, and IP network equipment
Experience with Customer Service and Ticketing Systems (like SalesForce)
Prior Military background
Benefits
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.
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
Recent News
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