[Hiring] Senior Project Engineer @Viasat, Inc.

Role Description

Join a fast‑paced team within Viasat’s Government Connectivity, Data and Enterprise group as a Senior Project Engineer! In this role, you will:

• Lead the technical execution of an advanced space network and enterprise program from early development through deployment.
• Translate mission needs and high‑level requirements into actionable engineering plans, ensuring alignment across networks, enterprise systems, operations, software, and integration teams.
• Coordinate system‑level design activities, guiding program execution development, interface definition, and integration activities across multiple domains for advanced enterprise solutions networking.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring consistent technical baselines, verification approaches, and integration readiness across engineering disciplines.
• Support proposals, planning, milestone preparation, and technical communication with internal stakeholders and government customers.

You’ll be at the center of engineering integration and program execution. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing technical scope, schedule, and risks to ensure delivery of mission‑aligned system capabilities.
• Guiding networking, software, operations, and integration and test teams through implementation and integration phases.
• Leading system bring‑up, troubleshooting issues during network/software integration, and ensuring traceability back to requirements.
• Coordinating with requirements, analysis, and modeling teams to maintain alignment throughout the lifecycle.
• Preparing and delivering technical briefs, design reviews, and engineering documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in system-level engineering, integration, or technical project leadership for complex communications, enterprise, or networking systems.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering fundamentals: requirements flow‑down, trade studies, verification/validation, and system architecture.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse engineering domains and drive alignment in dynamic environments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including experience preparing briefings or leading technical discussions.
• US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain a United States Secret Clearance.
• Able to travel up to 25%.

Requirements

• Experience integrating advanced networks, software systems, interfaces, and security architectures.
• Background with modeling/simulation tools and system-level workflows.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams and coordinating multi‑discipline engineering activities.
• Exposure to secure communication networks, security, data platforms, and satellite/space system architectures.

Benefits

• Salary 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.
• 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.
• A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.