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$189,000 - $298,000
Unspecified
IT - Software
Carlsbad (On-Site/Office)
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
As a Senior Project Engineer within Viasat's Government Space and Emerging Technologies group, you will lead the technical execution of an advanced communication and sensing system program from early development through deployment.
The day-to-day
You'll be at the center of engineering integration and program execution, and responsibilities will include:
What you'll need
What will help you on the job
Salary range
$189,000.00 - $298,000.00 / 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 $234,500.00- $351,500.00/ 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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
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
As a Senior Project Engineer within Viasat's Government Space and Emerging Technologies group, you will lead the technical execution of an advanced communication and sensing system program from early development through deployment.
The day-to-day
You'll be at the center of engineering integration and program execution, and responsibilities will include:
- Translating mission needs and high-level requirements into actionable engineering plans, ensuring alignment across mission, systems, hardware, firmware, software, and integration teams
- Coordinating system-level design activities, supporting CONOP development, system calibration design, waveform design, and performance analysis performed by technical specialists
- Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring consistent technical baselines, verification approaches, and integration readiness across engineering disciplines
- Supporting proposals, planning, milestone preparation, and technical communication with internal stakeholders and government customers
- Managing technical scope, schedule, and risks to ensure delivery of mission-aligned system capabilities
- Guiding firmware, hardware, software, and integration and test teams through implementation and integration phases
- Leading system bring-up, troubleshooting issues during hardware/software integration, and ensuring traceability back to requirements
- Coordinating with requirements, analysis, and modeling teams to maintain alignment throughout the lifecycle
- Preparing and delivering technical briefs, design reviews, and engineering documentation
What you'll need
- 10+ years' experience in system-level engineering, integration or technical project leadership for complex communications, RF or sensing systems
- Strong understanding of systems engineering fundamentals: requirements flow-down, trade studies, verification/validation, and system architecture
- Familiarity with algorithmic or waveform development concepts (you coordinate and understand, but don't need to be the primary developer).
- Ability to collaborate across diverse engineering domains and drive alignment in dynamic environments
- Strong communication and organizational skills, including experience preparing briefings or leading technical discussions
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related technical field
- US Government position. US Citizenship required
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (with SCI Eligibility) or have held one in the last two (2) years
- Ability to travel up to 25%
What will help you on the job
- Experience integrating hardware, firmware, and software on platforms such as processors, FPGAs, embedded systems, or networking interfaces
- Background with modeling/simulation tools and performance analysis workflows
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams and coordinating multi-discipline engineering activities
- Exposure to secure communication systems, RF design, or satellite/space system architectures
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related technical field
Salary range
$189,000.00 - $298,000.00 / 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 $234,500.00- $351,500.00/ 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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
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