Project Engineer

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. 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.

What you'll do

Viasat is seeking a Project Engineer (PE) to build integrated cryptographic solutions for IP network, radio link, and space connectivity. You will epitomize technical excellence by digesting new technology quickly, advising on roadmaps, and leading interdisciplinary teams to solve complex customer challenges. The ideal candidate is a "Swiss Army Knife" engineer-an expert in systems design and networking who is equally comfortable in a high-level proposal meeting as they are performing hands-on hardware troubleshooting in the lab.

The day-to-day

As a Project Engineer, you will build integrated solutions for edge-to-cloud connectivity in austere locations. You will epitomize technical excellence by digesting new technology quickly, advising on roadmaps, and leading interdisciplinary teams to solve complex customer challenges. In this role you will:

• Design, develop and test complex networking products while serving as the primary technical resource for interdisciplinary teams and management
• Serve as a technical point of contact for government customers and government regulatory agencies.
• Lead program/event planning dependencies, specifically for customer demos, ensuring thorough preparation to reduce execution risk
• Support Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) scheduling and reporting
• Perform technical design and code reviews while mentoring junior engineers to further team development

What you'll need

• 10+ years' hands-on experience with complex system verification
• 5+ years' experience engaging with complex systems that include Hardware/Software integration and a strong knowledge of hardware/software interfaces
• Proven understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, Ethernet protocols, and OSI layers
• Validated experience with C, C#, and Python
• Proficiency in Linux command line with skills to use modern development tools for automation.
• Excellent technical writing skills to generate required customer documents and analyses
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written
• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• US Government position. US Citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
• Ability to travel up to 20% both domestically

What will help you on the job

Active DoD Secret clearance

• Master's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• A "no job too small" attitude and the ability to remain flexible in ambiguous environments.
• The proactive mindset to see potential problems before they manifest
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and subject matter experts of different disciplines
• Experience with scheduling, Earned Value Management (EVMS), and Microsoft Project

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

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. 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, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at
EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.