Field Applications Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in Carlsbad, CA that is seeking a Field Applications Engineer.Summary:As a Field Applications Engineer, you will provide customer, production, and engineering support for Government and Commercial IP-centric SATCOM systems. Support will include the production, test, deployment, documentation, training, operation and troubleshooting of SATCOM hubs and remote terminals. The Field Applications Engineer must work effectively with other personnel from multiple disciplines: software, hardware and mechanical engineers as well as configuration management, production, test and technical publications staff. Duties of the Field Applications Engineer include: Perform on-site installations, formal acceptance tests, marketing demonstrations, and training of SATCOM equipment Create and update training material, user manuals, procedures, and other related documentation Support integration and troubleshooting of equipment into customer-premises equipment Install, analyze, configure and troubleshoot a variety of RF and IP/Networking equipment associated with SATCOM hubs Operation of SATCOM hubs, including initial system configuration, performance monitoring, analyze statistical data, and resolve complex system problemsREQUIREMENTS: Associate's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience 4+ years of experience with commercial and military based SATCOM systems Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Experience with Viasat SATCOM products including our Ka networks, and the EBEM and LinkWay products Working knowledge of RF equipment, including up converters, down converters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators Working knowledge of IP equipment, including configuration, application and troubleshooting of routers, switches, IP networks, and servers RF Fundamentals Linux and Solaris OS experience Ability to pass skills testing for grip and static strength, dynamic lifting and work/positional tolerances Ability to travel up to 50% domestic and internationalKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.