Sr. Director Ground Network Deployment

About us

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

Manage projects and oversee the development, construction, and deployment of global satellite gateways. This high-impact role begins at the conceptual phase, challenging you to introduce innovative ideas rooted in your deep experience with designing and commissioning wireless facilities. You'll drive organizational efficiency through the clever application of technology and automation while ensuring accountability by expertly developing RFPs, evaluating bids, and drafting contracts for third-party partners. If you possess a strong background in telecom facility design, construction oversight, and installation management-and thrive on tackling complex logistical and technical challenges like line of sight, emergency power, and managing large-scale equipment deployments-then you are the dynamic leader Viasat needs to make the impossible possible.

The day-to-day

• Lead Ground Network Deployment : Direct internal teams and third-party contractors responsible for the design, construction, and installation of ground-based satellite gateways globally for both commercial and government users.
• Critical Thinking and Practical Implementation : Assess critical viewpoints while accomplishing practical tasks during the development, construction, and deployment stages of ground satellite gateways.
• Program Conceptualization : Engage and contribute expertise from the initial conceptual phase of programs, offering new concepts and ideas based on prior experience in designing, building, and commissioning wireless communications facilities.
• Improve Efficiency through Automation : Apply technology and automation to introduce efficiencies across the entire ground deployment organization.
• Contract Management : Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate bids, and draft contracts to ensure third-party contractors achieve critical achievements and quality standards.
• Oversee Facility Builds : Oversee and manage the construction of telecommunications and / or data center builds (e.g., earth stations, cell towers, distributed antennas, small cells).
• Technical Design and Management : Apply a strong background in telecom facility design, construction management, and equipment installation, including understanding factors like line-of-sight concerns, equipment placement tradeoffs, and emergency power systems, especially in large equipment deployments.

Government / Military Compliance (Beneficial) : Apply experience from working on military bases and familiarity with

What you'll need

What will help you on the job

Salary range

$191,500.00 - $309,500.00 / annually.

For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $238,000.00- $357,000.00 / annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https : / / careers.viasat.com / benefits.

EEO Statement

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 .