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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\nJoin a team that keeps mission-critical space communications running. As a Field Service Engineer, you'll perform hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of advanced ground systems that support space operations around the globe. Your work will directly contribute to the success of cutting-edge satellite communications technology, ensuring customers stay connected when it matters most.\nThe day-to-day\nThis position is a result of our strong business growth and pioneering of high bandwidth SATCOM solutions for commercial, government and military applications. You will be responsible for providing technical support for our SATCOM earth station customers around the world. Your excellent skills will come into play as you interface directly with the customer, while your ability to work independently to identify the root cause of problems and implement solutions enable customers to operate their system with minimal down time. You will also coordinate with the engineering team at our headquarters for the prompt resolution of any issues encountered to support customer requirements.\nThe ideal candidate should have previous military or DoD support experience in the field of satellite communications, radar service and repair, or RF communications.\nWhat you'll need\n5 years of field-related experience. \nAptitude to lead technical resolution while performing emergency restoral actions on ground station equipment, including: ACUs, Up converters, Down converters, HPA’s, fiber optic subsystems, LNA/LNB’s, antennas, Baseband and IP equipment (modems, multiplexers, DVB, Broadband platforms). \nDirect experience repairing and installing satellite earth stations\nProficiency in using various types of RF and IP test equipment (spectrum analyzers, OTDRs, Multimeter) \nSelf-motivated with the internal drive and initiative to begin and continue tasks without external stimulus.\nCapable of quickly adapting to new and dynamic situations in diverse environments\nProficiency in providing remote technical assistance and working independently to quickly identify root cause and formulating temporary and/or long-term solutions.\nAbility to handle working long hours in stressful work environments until successfully resolving customer issues.\nExperience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting LAN and other IP equipment on customer sites.\nMicrosoft Office suite experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).\nCompetency to develop and execute test plans and draft test reports.\nAbility to demonstrate problem-solving skills, an analytical mindset, and strong communication skills.\nBachelor'sDegree in a technical discipline or associate degree plus equivalent work experience.\nUS citizenship is required for this position.\nPossession of Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one. \nCapability to be on-call after hours for up to 30%.\nAbility to travel up to 50%, including internationally.\nPossession of an active US passport or ability to obtain one within six months of start date.\nAbility to pass skills testing for grip and static strength, dynamic lifting and work/positional tolerances. \nCapability to work at heights and confined spaces.\nWhat will help you on the job\n1+ years of experience with Viasat specific products (AC4100, AC4100+, VTR-4100, VTR-5100, and VHR modem product line)\nAdvanced analytical skills to troubleshoot problems to the root cause and to implement short- and long-term solutions.\nAbility to work under pressure and to communicate effectively directly with customers.\nExperience working in Sales Force, ServiceNow or other Ticketing and Workflow tools. \nTop Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility\nSalary range\n$82,000.00 - $129,500.00 / annually.\nFor 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 $102,000.00- $153,000.00/ annually\nAt 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.\nEEO Statement\nViasat 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.\nThis position is a result of our strong business growth and pioneering of high bandwidth SATCOM solutions for commercial, government and military applications. You will be responsible for providing technical support for our SATCOM earth station customers around the world. Your excellent skills will come into play as you interface directly with the customer, while your ability to work independently to identify the root cause of problems and implement solutions enable customers to operate their system with minimal down time. 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