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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.\nWhat you'll do\nOur team provides the antenna pointing and tracking control systems for Viasat ground and airborne antenna systems. Our team is responsible for real-time positioner control, antenna controller embedded hardware/software, and pointing analysis. 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