Viasat · 1 day ago
Senior Reliability Engineer
Duluth, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$128K/yr - $202K/yr
7+ years expViasat is a global company focused on delivering connections that change the world. They are seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to ensure the reliability of government mobility products, antenna systems, and crypto products, collaborating with engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead all reliability activities of government mobility products, antenna systems, and crypto products
Build and maintain a strong working relationship with Viasat Government business, engineering, and program management
Recommend relevant reliability strategies for programs and products in Viasat Government business areas
Support program management activities for proposal requests, scope of work and third-party agreements related to reliability requirements
Have working knowledge and understanding of reliability methodologies to lead government programs. The methodologies include but are not limited to:
Reliability analysis and development of system reliability models
Failure modes effects and criticality analysis (FMECA), identifying critical failure modes (and other risks) and working with the project team to develop appropriate mitigation strategies
Physics-of-failure (PoF) based concepts and methodologies to proactively improve reliability. Reliability testing (HALT, ALT, and RDT)
Root cause investigations of production and field failures and providing recommendations to improve reliability
In-depth field failure metrics tracking and reporting
Communicate results and any reliability risks to program team and management and recommend/be involved in decision making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Materials Engineering or a related field
7+ years of experience in leading reliability activities like reliability predictions and modeling, FMECAs, reliability testing, and so on
Experience as a reliability engineer or lead in government products and programs
Strong communication and inter-personal skills (ability to influence, lead and mentor teams)
Experience translating technical concepts into understandable business outcomes
Must be able to work out of the office in Duluth, GA
US citizenship is required
Must be able to obtain a United States Secret Clearance
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Reliability Engineering or related field
Proficient in reliability block diagram analysis, reliability prediction methods, and FMECA
Knowledge of RF, power, digital electronics; and mechanical systems
Consistent track record of driving detailed failure analysis activities to root cause swiftly
Familiarity with Physics of Failure (PoF) concepts and application
Ability to work with and influence design teams and leadership
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
Recent News
2026-01-22
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