Mechanical Design and Certification Project Engineer

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

69d • $108,000 - $171,000

About The Position

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. You will manage engineering projects to deliver and maintain Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for Viasat’s Commercial Aviation In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) products.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in mechanical engineering/design, aviation and/or space industries.
• 2+ years' experience in project or system engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial aviation hardware and software.
• Working experience with SolidWorks, or other similar Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) methods and software.
• Experience with FAA/EASA STC projects as well as FAA ACO, ODA, DER, DAR processes and procedures.
• Proven experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME drawing practices.
• Experience with system requirements management and communication to multiple parties.
• Familiarity with structural analysis of metallic and/or composite structures.
• Available to participate in on-call rotation and support on-cell issues.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Validated mechanical engineering/design experience.
• Proven ability to coordinate all engineering fields in a project such as mechanical, electrical, software, etc.
• High level of demonstrated expertise with aviation structural installation design.
• Experience with solid and surface modeling in Solidworks.
• Experience with aircraft systems, avionics, and wiring.
• Experience with system integration and test.
• High level of demonstrated expertise with technical writing of engineering documentation.
• Experience with engineering drawing practices in aerospace applications.
• Highly familiar with aircraft manuals such as SRM, AMM, WDM, IPC etc.
• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques of metallic and/or composite structures.
• Familiarity with Material Review Board (MRB) practices.
• Familiarity with environmental test methods listed in RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.
• Familiarity with ARINC 429/600/791.
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations 14CFR Parts 23 and/or 25, or other aircraft certification experience.
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to more junior team members on above topics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer technical requirements are met for the integration of satellite communication equipment onto aircraft platforms.
• Lead and influence internal engineering teams, external suppliers, and certification regulatory authorities.
• Enable successful certification and installation of the Viasat In-Flight Connectivity System.
• Develop structural installations and piece part designs for metallic and composite components.
• Maintain mechanical design documentation, and address in-service and manufacturing deviations.
• Direct interaction with civil aviation certification authorities, Viasat engineering and program teams, external engineering subcontractors, and a world-wide airline customer base.
• Apply mechanical engineering and systems engineering skills within a multi-function engineering team.
• Communicate effectively with customers, partners, and Viasat leadership.
• Be available for on-call rotation and support critical issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees