Project Engineer - Government Aviation

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

95d • $146,500 - $231,000

About The Position

Viasat’s Government Aviation Team is looking for a Project Engineer to help with technical execution of our Government Aviation programs and captures. This will include completing the delivery of currently scoped developments as well as future functionality and enhancements to the existing Government Aviation programs, products, and services. The day-to-day involves driving the vision for products, incorporating market feedback to create a clear roadmap and product strategy. This is a wide-ranging technical role that will require the successful candidate to participate and oversee activities including design, development, system integration, delivery, and support. Part of this role involves interactions with Viasat’s partners, Government customers, internal stakeholders, and other third parties involving highly technical topics. The successful applicant must be self-motivated and be capable of completing complex tasks with minimum supervision and have the confidence and ability to promote improvements and introduce new technologies. This includes the courage to think creatively, and communicate outside-the-box ideas effectively. The successful applicant will be driving projects which require integrated teams across Government and Industry partners, balancing stakeholder needs with the art of the possible.

Requirements

• 7+ years' demonstrated experience with satellite communication systems.
• Solid experience with networking (IP networking, routing, firewalls).
• Deep understanding of modern embedded Linux systems and containerization technologies.
• Proven debugging and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven experience collaborating 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.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• U.S. Government position. U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible.
• Ability to travel up to 50% both CONUS or OCONUS.

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience in delivering communications systems for aviation customers.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive the vision for products and create a clear roadmap and product strategy.
• Participate and oversee design, development, system integration, delivery, and support activities.
• Interact with partners, Government customers, internal stakeholders, and third parties on technical topics.
• Complete complex tasks with minimum supervision.
• Promote improvements and introduce new technologies.
• Drive projects requiring integrated teams across Government and Industry partners.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, financial, and 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