Project Engineer - Advanced Systems

Our culture empowers us to do things that other companies would find very difficult, if not impossible. It’s uniquely Viasat/Inmarsat Government, and intentionally not like any other company. Viasat produces innovative satellite and other communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location.  By providing powerful new ways for people to connect with one another, gain greater access to education, entertainment, medical research, commerce, and much more, our team is empowering millions of customers worldwide.  If you're looking to join a team in a proven company, then try us on for size.
 

Job Responsibilities:

Viasat’s Government Advanced Systems is looking for a Project Engineer to help with technical execution of our government programs and captures. This will include completing the delivery of currently scoped developments as well as future functionality and enhancements to the existing Government programs, products, and services. 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.  To that end you may drive the vision for products, incorporating market feedback to create a clear roadmap and product strategy. These valuable skill-sets open many career growth opportunities within Viasat system engineering, program management, and more. Sound interesting?  Keep reading...

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline 
• 10 years experience with communication systems 
• Solid experience with networking (IP networking, routing, firewalls)
• Deep understanding of modern embedded Linux systems and containerization technologies
• Proven troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications capabilities
• Proven experience as a leader, especially with collaboration 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
• Current active TS clearance
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferences

• Experience in delivering satellite and mission communications systems 
• 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
• Current active TS/SCI clearance