Engineering Technician
ViaSat
Engineering Technician
ViaSat
Delivers subscription-based satellite internet services
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.
As a Viasat Engineering Technician, you will help build and validate advanced antenna and RF systems that support commercial, government, airborne, satellite, and ground‑based communications. You’ll assemble, integrate, and test antenna products, perform RF and antenna characterization, and support engineering teams in evaluating new designs and technologies.
Your work directly contributes to system performance in real‑world operational environments, helping ensure reliable connectivity for aircraft, consumers, enterprise customers, and defense users. Being part of this team gives you hands‑on exposure to diverse RF technologies, test methodologies, and cutting‑edge hardware development.
You’ll collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams, gaining visibility into the full lifecycle of antenna and RF hardware — from prototype concepts through qualification and deployment.
This role is dynamic and hands‑on. A typical day may include:
No two days are exactly the same - you’ll move between lab work, test execution, and engineering collaboration.
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.
Viasat provides high-speed satellite internet access for residential, business, and government customers, especially in areas where traditional broadband is limited. The service works by connecting customers to a global high-capacity satellite network through subscription-based plans (with different speeds and data allowances) and is supported by customer hardware such as modems and antennas. In addition to consumer internet, Viasat signs contracts with government and enterprise clients for specialized communication solutions. Compared with some competitors, Viasat relies on a broad satellite network to reach remote regions worldwide and serves a diverse mix of customers, including households, businesses, and government entities, sometimes offering savings on selected plans. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, high-speed internet connectivity across the globe, expanding access to underserved areas through its satellite technology and services.
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