Field Applications Engineer
Viasat · Carlsbad, CA · Customer Care / Technical Support
About this role
Viasat is hiring a mid-level Field Engineer in the software engineering function based in Carlsbad, CA. The posting calls out experience with Salesforce, Networking, Configuration Management. Compensation is listed at $80,000–$126,500 per year.
- Role
- Field Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA
- Department
- Customer Care / Technical Support
- Posted
- Apr 9, 2026
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Job description
from Viasat careersOne 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
The Narrowband Field Applications Engineer within Viasat Government will provide customer, production, and engineering support for both US and foreign government systems, including hubs, remote terminals, and COTS equipment. This support will include a mixture of remote and onsite support.
The day-to-day
Support installation and deployment, as well as testing, documentation & training, operations & maintenance of UHF DAMA and IW Networks.
Collaborate with both internal and external customers.
Support hardware and software installations and updates.
Troubleshoot electrical, IP networking, configuration management, IA, and update technical publications accordingly.
Provide onsite customer support both CONUS and OCONUS as needed.
What you'll need
4+ years' experience with SATCOM TDMA theory, RF, Antennas, test methods.
Proven experience operating spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes and multi-meters.
Demonstrated experience developing technical user documentation.
Validated experience delivering Technical Training.
Verified experience resolving issues with SATCOM networks and terminals as well as IP/Networking.
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