Product Quality Engineer

ViaSat • Carlsbad, CA

69d

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. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of product assurance for end to end satellite communication system design, manufacturing, and launch, including requirements review for hardware and software design, integration and test. You will develop and implement product assurance plans and procedures in line with customer requirements and industry standards (e.g. AS9100, ISO 9001). You will define and document quality assurance strategies based on mission type for programs, ensuring compliance with space standards (e.g. ECSS).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent (electronics, aerospace, mechanical/materials).
• Familiarity with and able to audit to AS9100, ISO 9001, and ECSS standards (or equivalents).
• 5 or more years of experience in product assurance of space projects working with other space customers, ESA, UKSA.
• Experience working with and managing partners or vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing workload and tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of product assurance for end to end satellite communication system design, manufacturing, and launch.
• Develop and implement product assurance plans and procedures in line with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Define and document quality assurance strategies based on mission type for programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure the right level of product assurance rigor is applied.
• Oversee and approve the selection and procurement of electrical & electronic parts.
• Manage and participate in quality assurance activities, including internal, customer and partner reviews.
• Support bid efforts by reviewing and defining product assurance requirements and documentation.
• Oversee, approve, onboard and surveil suppliers throughout product life cycle.
• Support risk management activities and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Manage changes, deviations and impact analysis throughout projects.
• Lead root cause analysis for product/process discrepancies and develop corrective actions.
• Manage and maintain quality records to ensure traceability and accountability.
• Support new product introduction, manufacturing, product acceptance and delivery processes.
• Participate in audits (internal, external, customer, supplier).

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Welcoming and diverse environment.

What This Job Offers

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