Viasat · 14 hours ago
Sr. NPI Engineer
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $270K/yr
10+ years expViasat is a company focused on delivering connections that change the world. They are seeking a Senior NPI Engineer to bridge the gap between initial design and high-volume manufacturing, leading the transition process and ensuring product manufacturability through collaboration with various teams.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing expert guidance and implementing industry best practices in manufacturing and testing methodologies to ensure high-quality production standards
Partnering with Business Area leadership and engineering teams to drive new product development while maintaining strict adherence to cost and schedule targets
Facilitating a seamless handoff from development to the factory floor by working closely with operational leadership and engineering stakeholders
Identifying and assessing potential manufacturing bottlenecks, mitigating technical risks, and solving complex engineering challenges throughout the product lifecycle
Driving the engineering lifecycle through drawing release and the procurement of critical prototype materials and services to support early-stage builds
Qualification
Required
Typically requires an Engineering degree(s) with 10+ years hands-on hardware experience
Demonstrates a high degree of professional initiative by identifying and addressing emerging challenges independently
Results oriented, driven toward desired outcomes
Proficient in the use of data to support and defend recommendations
Full product lifecycle experience - active involvement in product development to manufacturing floor support in a small to medium volume facility
Experience engaging with contract manufacturers on prototype hardware builds
Strong advocate for configuration management - hardware and software BOM configuration
Ability to advocate for and apply applicable regulations, IPC specifications, workmanship standards, etc
US citizenship required
Up to 10% travel is required
Preferred
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance, candidates with secret clearance preferred
Strong technical skills across multiple engineering disciplines, including high-speed digital and RF electronics, mechanical design, and optics
Extensive experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and Bill of Materials (BOM) structuring to support manufacturing
Knowledge of space hardware requirements
Benefits
Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
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