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Viasat, Inc.

SATCOM Specialist

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$121K - $182K/yr

What you'll do As a SATCOM Specialist you will connect with Aviation Operations Managers, Quality Assurance, Materials management, and contract maintenance to support the repair and maintenance ...

Viasat, Inc.

SATCOM Specialist

Carlsbad, CA

$121K - $182K/yr

What you'll do As a SATCOM Specialist you will connect with Aviation Operations Managers, Quality Assurance, Materials management, and contract maintenance to support the repair and maintenance ...

SSI

Test Engineer, SATCOM/Mobile

San Diego, CA

$115K - $160K/yr

It surpasses the capability of the Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Follow-On (UFO) SATCOM system by ... Positions subject to Service Contract Act (SCA) have benefits provided as required by law.

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What is the difference between Satcom Contract vs Satellite Communications Technician?

AspectSatcom ContractSatellite Communications Technician
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in telecommunications, electronics, or related field; certifications like COMPTIA or Cisco are commonOften requires an associate degree or technical certification; certifications such as SATCOM or RF technician are preferred
Work EnvironmentPrimarily office-based with site visits; may involve remote monitoring and contract managementFieldwork involving installation, maintenance, and repair of satellite systems on-site
Employer & Industry UsageEmployed by telecom companies, government agencies, or as contractors for satellite service providersEmployed by satellite service providers, telecom companies, or as independent technicians

While both roles involve satellite systems, a Satcom Contract focuses on managing contracts, overseeing projects, and client relations, often in an office setting. In contrast, a Satellite Communications Technician performs hands-on installation and maintenance of satellite equipment in the field. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the satellite communications industry.

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SATCOM Specialist

Viasat, Inc.

Carlsbad, CA • On-site

$121K - $182K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Viasat rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 96 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

About us
One team. 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.
What you'll do
As a SATCOM Specialist you will connect with Aviation Operations Managers, Quality Assurance, Materials management, and contract maintenance to support the repair and maintenance process, participate with technical teams to diagnose, solve and repair any discrepancies related to the terminals in accordance with approved technical data and analyze system reliability and determine a course of action based on those findings. You will also provide remote assistance to support diagnostic checks on Viasat IFC equipment installed on mobility operations customer vehicles, coordinate new software roll out, testing and implementation to minimize impact to reliability and reviews terminal historical data and issues action plans based on data trends and team analysis. This will require you to generate metrics from historic analysis provided by maintenance control team, use Splunk to resolve predictive failures and trend common failures to provide recommendations to development engineering and retrieve and analyze log files.
The day-to-day
  • Designs and provides technical guidance for internal personnel analyzing and fixing unscheduled maintenance on Viasat IFC system.
  • Communicate with Aviation Operations Managers, Quality Assurance, Materials management, and contract maintenance as required to support the repair and maintenance process.
  • Participate with technical teams to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair any discrepancies related to the terminals in accordance with approved technical data.
  • Analyze system reliability and determine a course of action based on those findings.
  • Provide remote assistance to support diagnostic checks on Viasat IFEC equipment installed on mobility operations customer vehicles.
  • Coordinate new software roll out, testing and implementation to minimize impact to reliability.
  • Review's terminal historical data and issues action plans as required based on data trends and team analysis.
  • Generate metrics from historic analysis provided by maintenance control team.
  • Use Splunk to determine predictive failures and trend common failures to provide recommendations to development engineering
  • Retrieve and analyze log files in a Linux environment.
  • Own User Interface software improvements and provide recommendation to engineering for corrective action.
  • Manage over the air terminal software roll-out and coordination with internal and external engineering.
  • Own all single terminal investigations
  • Manage operations repeat and chronic programs
  • Provide source data for technical training department
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the Manager, Customer Support Center (CSC)

What you'll need
  • 5+ years' experience in troubleshooting and triage of technical issues in a fast paced environment, to support customers.
  • Network Operations and Product Support
  • Analyzing and trending operational data to gain efficiencies
  • Ku or Ka band RF equipment, antennas, standard test equipment, and communications theory.
  • Working experience in a Linux networking environment with log analysis
  • Proven Ability to provide on the job training related to Linux, Satcom and troubleshooting mobility terminals.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule in a 24x7 environment as needed to support round-the-clock operations
  • Ability to assist customers with complex troubleshooting without instruction, using sound judgment to obtain results.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
  • A problem-solving attitude and a proactive approach to diagnosing technical issues.
  • Curiosity and a willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and systems-especially in the aviation and satcom domains.
  • The ability to stay calm under pressure and prioritize effectively in a fast-moving environment.
  • Clear communication skills, especially when working across functions, shifts, and regions.
  • A collaborative attitude that contributes to a positive and inclusive team culture.
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status

What will help you on the job
  • Experience/knowledge of Splunk
  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline
  • Experience in the Airline/Commercial or Business aviation industry with knowledge of the regulatory environment.

Salary range
$98,000.00 - $155,000.00 / 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 $121,500.00- $182,500.00/ 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.

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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.

Industry

Telecommunications

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Carlsbad, CA, US

Year founded

1986

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