Test Technician - Viasat, Inc.
Duluth, GA 30096
About the Job
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:We are seeking our next Test Technician! As a Test Tech, you'll showcase your exceptional ability to assemble, test, and troubleshoot satellite antenna systems in our manufacturing assembly area. You'll read mechanical and electronic drawings and schematics and you'll also work within our high-performance teams in the electronics and aerospace areas. As a hands-on technician, there will be opportunities to apply your skills with multiple types of test equipment.
The day-to-day:As a Test Technician, you will:
- Apply your exceptional ability to assemble, test, and repair satellite antenna systems in our electronic assembly manufacturing area.
- Read mechanical and electronic drawings and schematics
- Work within our high-performance team
- Operate various pieces of test equipment.
Additional responsibilities may be added based on business needs.
This position is a safety-sensitive position that requires a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen to participate in our FAA program.
What you'll need:- 3+ years of experience in the assembly, testing, and electronic troubleshooting
- Must have the ability to operate various test equipment such as power supply/modems
- Must have the ability to operate automated test scripts and complete necessary paperwork
- Interpret mechanical drawings and schematics
- Accomplished user of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- US government position. US citizenship is required.
- FAA sensitive position. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening is required.
- Ability to operate various types of test equipment such as: spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and multimeters
- Ability to operate environmental chambers
- Strong mechanical & electronic assembly skills
- RF & electronic troubleshooting skills
- Experience with Oracle ERP system
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.