Antenna Engineer

About us

At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.

We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.

What you'll do

Development of innovative antenna designs to advance the art of satellite communications.  Significant involvement with antenna components, waveguide arrays, waveguide structures, reflector antennas and feeds.  Performs design, analysis, modeling, and testing of various types of antenna systems and components.  Impels designs forward from the conceptual drawing board into the implementation of building and testing the finished product.  Works with cross functional teams in a dynamic environment to achieve the product design goals as well as meeting cost and schedule targets.

The day-to-day


What you'll need

• 5+ Years of Antenna design experience with satellite communications antenna systems (reflectors and arrays desired).
• BS Electrical Engineering (MS Electrical Engineering preferred)
• Proficient with analytical & programming tools (e.g., HFSS, TICRA, Mathcad, Matlab, etc.).
• Interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written) and effective in a team environment working across divisional boundaries.
• Ability to work independently and with coordinated group design activities.
• Experience with Antenna Design for manufacturing
• Experience generating specifications for RF components and antenna feed networks
• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required

What will help you on the job

• Experience developing ground based antenna systems for satellite access nodes (LEO, MEO, and GEO).
• Experience developing “space based on board” satellite antenna systems.
• Hands-on design experience through laboratory testing and system measurement
• Experience supporting business development with design schedules, and cost estimates
• Experience designing X, Ku, Ka and Q/V-band optics, reflectors, phased arrays, and Feeds

Salary range

$120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / 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 $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ 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.