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Viasat · 3 months ago

Project Engineer - Government Aviation

Carlsbad, California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$146K/yr - $231K/yr

7+ years exp

Viasat is a company focused on delivering innovative communication solutions globally. They are seeking a Project Engineer to support the technical execution of Government Aviation programs, which includes overseeing design, development, and integration activities while collaborating with various stakeholders.

InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Drive the vision for products, incorporating market feedback to create a clear roadmap and product strategy

Participate and oversee activities including design, development, system integration, delivery, and support

Interact with Viasat’s partners, Government customers, internal stakeholders, and other third parties involving highly technical topics

Complete complex tasks with minimum supervision and promote improvements and introduce new technologies

Drive projects which require integrated teams across Government and Industry partners, balancing stakeholder needs with the art of the possible

Qualification

Satellite communication systemsNetworking IPNetworking routingNetworking firewallsEmbedded Linux systemsSystem engineering processesRequirements managementMIL-STD requirementsCommunications systems deliveryCommunication skillsProblem solving skillsCollaboration skillsCreative thinking

Required

7+ years' demonstrated experience with satellite communication systems

Solid experience with networking (IP networking, routing, firewalls)

Deep understanding of modern embedded Linux systems and containerization technologies

Proven debugging and problem solving skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Proven experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams including internal groups, vendors, subcontractors, and partners

Deep understanding and experience with system engineering processes from requirements definition, to system verification test activities

Ability to drive roadmap, strategy, and requirements management to achieve priorities

Understanding or experience with MIL-STD requirements and test methods

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience

U.S. Government position. U.S. Citizenship required

Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible

Ability to travel up to 50% both CONUS or OCONUS

Preferred

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Experience in delivering communications systems for aviation customers

Expertise with commonly used communications and electrical test equipment (e.g. Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, traffic generator and others)

Hands on experience working with SATCOM terminals and communications solutions

Experience with Government standards and requirements, such as; WGS Certification requirements, MIL-STE-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275, DO-160, and RMF