Project Engineer - Government Services and Solutions (GSS)

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

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 lead technical execution across all related programs and projects. You will work closely with the Program Manager in leading various engineering projects in an organization chartered to deliver high-quality, ground breaking satellite communications system equipment for government customers.

These projects entail system engineering, engineering development, engineering validation and verification, and system certification.

Responsibilities include :

• Creating and maintaining positive relationships and be involved in the integration, test and deployment of new mobility solutions as the Technical Point of Contact for the Business Area
• Ensuring customer technical requirements and expectations for satellite communication modems, terminal equipment and software are met, or exceeded
• Applying project engineering skills to contribute to a multi-function engineering team through verbal and written interactions with the customer, industry partners, and Viasat senior leadership
• Lead projects that require coordinated teams across the government and industry partners
• Ensuring designs meet intent of military and / or FAA certification

The day-to-day

Your technical expertise and passion will be integral to help us craft new networks and service existing programs. You will work closely with our Business Development team and directly with our customers to define system requirements, and will work with our Program Managers and engineers to find practical solutions meeting these requirements.

You will be a primary point of contact for key technical communications with our customers and provide best-of-class service and support throughout the entire program life-cycle while participating in business area growth.

What you'll need

• 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, but not limited to, Business Development, Systems, Software, Product, Test both internally and externally
• 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

What will help you on the job

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

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Salary range

$148,000.00 - $218,100.00 / 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 $183,800.00- $257,400.00 / 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.

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