Viasat - Carlsbad, CA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Carlsbad, CA
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

At Viasat, we are on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. We are currently seeking a multifaceted and meticulous Project Engineer to lead our Government Senior Leader Special Air Mission program. In this role, you will be responsible for leading technical execution across all related programs and projects. You will work closely with the Program Manager to oversee various engineering projects aimed at delivering high-quality, groundbreaking satellite communications system equipment for government customers. These projects will involve system engineering, engineering development, engineering validation and verification, and system certification. Your responsibilities will include creating and maintaining positive relationships while being involved in the integration, testing, and deployment of new mobility solutions as the Technical Point of Contact for the Business Area. You will ensure that customer technical requirements and expectations for satellite communication modems, terminal equipment, and software are met or exceeded. Additionally, you will apply your project engineering skills to contribute to a multi-functional engineering team through effective verbal and written interactions with customers, industry partners, and Viasat senior leadership. You will lead projects that require coordinated efforts across government and industry partners, ensuring that designs meet the intent of military and/or FAA certification. Your technical expertise and passion will be integral in helping us craft new networks and service existing programs. You will collaborate closely with our Business Development team and directly with customers to define system requirements, working alongside Program Managers and engineers to find practical solutions that meet these requirements. As a primary point of contact for key technical communications with our customers, you will provide best-in-class service and support throughout the entire program life-cycle while participating in business area growth.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical execution across all related programs and projects.
  • Work closely with the Program Manager to oversee various engineering projects.
  • Create and maintain positive relationships as the Technical Point of Contact for the Business Area.
  • Ensure customer technical requirements and expectations for satellite communication modems, terminal equipment, and software are met or exceeded.
  • Apply project engineering skills to contribute to a multi-functional engineering team through effective communication.
  • Lead projects that require coordinated teams across government and industry partners.
  • Ensure designs meet the intent of military and/or FAA certification.

Requirements

  • 15+ years' proven experience as a Project Engineer or Systems Engineer.
  • Proven ability to work in high pressure situations while maintaining professionalism.
  • Ability to present technical details at an abstracted level.
  • Proven experience leading and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including Business Development, Systems, Software, Product, and Test.
  • Demonstrated skills with working between high level requirements and low level system specifications.
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills.
  • Engineering gate process experience.
  • Solid understanding of IP/Networking equipment, including configuration, application and troubleshooting of routers, switches, TCP-IP networks, Crypto, Wi-Fi, VoIP and VTC.
  • Aerospace engineering discipline with aircraft certification experience.
  • Proven track record with driving technical contractual requirements to deliver on-time.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical subject area or equivalent experience.
  • US Government position. US Citizenship Required.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% both CONUS and OCONUS.

Nice-to-haves

  • Masters degree in a technical subject area.
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with Yankee White.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Financial incentives including cash or stock options
  • Support for holistic health and wellness
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Professional development opportunities
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