RF Network Engineer, Viasat Government
Viasat · Carlsbad, CA · Customer Care / Technical Support
About this role
Viasat is hiring a mid-level Network Engineer in the operations function based in Carlsbad, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Networking, Encryption, Automation. Compensation is listed at $120,500–$190,000 per year.
- Role
- Network Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA
- Department
- Customer Care / Technical Support
- Posted
- May 14, 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
As a Network Engineer within Viasat Government, you will support various Business Groups with diverse service offerings by providing the optimal service conditions for the best customer experience.
The day-to-day
Troubleshooting and correcting complex failures of Hardware, Software, and Network systems. Work is performed locally on site, via remote login, or via phone with “smart hands” located on site. Complexity is based on standard and non-standard configurations of both ViaSat and Customer owned equipment. Problems are on multiple platforms and include the integration between them. Changes to policy-based routing and in-depth understandings of abstract concepts and equipment interaction can be required. Work performed is considered at an Advanced to Expert level in many disciplines including IP networking and Satcom/RF. Advising and supporting remote field service engineers at manned locations. Aid customers and/or vendors to resolve issues with their equipment or networks to help restore our services.