Senior Technical Project Engineer – Multidisciplinary Development Programs
viasatCarlsbad, CA
$141,500 per year
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viasatCarlsbad, CAManager L7
$141,500 per year
Engineering ServicesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesSearch, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
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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:
We are seeking aSenior Engineerto operate in aProject Engineerrole on a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary development program. This role requires strong systems‑level thinking, broad technical capability, and the ability to coordinate complex engineering efforts across hardware, software, integration, and test! While deep sensing expertise is not required on day one, the ideal candidate has the technical foundation, curiosity, and systems perspective toquickly grow into the role of a sensing‑focused Project Engineer, owning technical direction and cross‑domain integration for sensing‑driven systems. You will serve as atechnical integrator and leader —driving alignment across teams, leading technical tradeoffs, and ensuring focused execution from concept through delivery.
The day-to-day:
Technical Leadership & System Integration Act as the Project Engineerfor a major development effort, owning system‑level technical coordination across multiple engineering disciplines. Define and maintainsystem architectures, interfaces, and technical requirements, ensuring consistency and traceability. Lead technical trade studies and decision‑making across performance, risk, schedule, and cost. Grow into ownership of sensing‑related architectures, interfaces, and performance as program needs evolve. Multidisciplinary Engineering Execution Work acrosshardware, firmware, software, mechanical, and test teamsto ensure end‑to‑end system performance. Identify and resolve cross‑domain technical issues, particularly at integration and interface boundaries. Guide design decisions to support testability, reliability, manufacturability, and scalability. Path to Sensing Ownership Rapidly develop understanding ofsensor technologies, data acquisition, and system‑level sensing performancerelevant to the program. Partner with subject‑matter experts to build depth in sensing systems and eventually assume broader sensing technical leadership. Translate sensing‑related behaviors and constraints into clear system requirements and integration strategies. Program Execution & Technical Planning Partner closely with program management to supporttechnical planning, milestone definition, and risk management .Provide clear technical feedback to schedules, resourcing, and build/test strategies. Track technical readiness and integration maturity across program phases. Team Coordination & Mentorship Coordinate efforts across multiple engineering teams and disciplines in a matrixed environment. Mentor engineers in systems thinking and disciplined development practices. Serve as a trusted technical point of contact for engineering leadership and customers. Testing & Validation Support definition ofsystem‑level test and validation strategies, including integration and performance testing. Assist with root‑cause analysis of complex system issues and guide corrective actions. Ensure test results and field data feed back into design improvements.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Systems, or related field); Master’s preferred.8-12+ years of demonstrated ability in complex system or product development.
- Proven track record to lead or coordinatemultidisciplinary technical efforts .Strong systems engineering fundamentals, including requirements, interfaces, and integration.
- Ability to learn new technical domains quickly and operate effectively in ambiguous environments.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to align diverse technical teams.
- Able to travel up to 25% travel domestically.
- Must be able to work out of our office in Carlsbad, CA or Tempe, AZ.Able to come into the office 3 days a week; hybrid role.
- What will help you on the job
- Prior experience working withsensor‑enabled or data‑driven systems, even if not as a specialist.
- Background in embedded systems, controls, data processing, or system integration.
- Experience operating in aProject Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Technical Leadrole.
- Experience delivering products through full product lifecycle.#LI-VSATSalary range
$141,500.00 - $224,000.00 / 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 $176,000.00- $264,000.00 / 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, 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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