Viasat · 3 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Advanced Systems
Viasat is a global company focused on delivering innovative communication solutions. They are seeking a Project Engineer to drive the technical execution of Advanced Systems projects, overseeing design, development, and system integration while providing hands-on support to customers.
Telecom & CommunicationsAerospaceInternetOptical CommunicationSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1BSecurity Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Help drive the technical execution of our Advanced Systems’ projects and programs
Help develop and deliver current scoped developments as well as future functionality and enhancements to the existing programs, products, and services
Participate and oversee activities including design, development, system integration, delivery, and support of capabilities, products and services
Help shape product vision and strategy by integrating market and customer feedback to balance stakeholder needs with the art of the possible
Provide hands-on technical support of critical capabilities to very important customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred
10+ years' experience with communication systems and mission system integration
Solid experience with networking (IP networking, routing, firewalls)
Deep understanding of modern embedded software systems and containerization technologies
Proven troubleshooting, debugging and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communications capabilities
Proven experience as a leader, especially with collaboration 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
U.S. Government position. U.S. Citizenship required
Current active TS clearance
Ability to travel up to 50%
Preferred
Experience in operating and integrating communications systems into ISR and C2 mission systems
Ability to present technical details at an abstracted level
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
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
Company
Viasat
Satellite internet and connectivity solutions for governments, businesses, and communities.
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
Aniruddha "Nandan" Das
CTO, Ground C4 Networks and Services
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
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