{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5fc80e7d8fb54062dc112a92","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5fc80e7d8fb54062dc112a92","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5fc80e7d8fb54062dc112a92","title":"Senior Technical Project Engineer - Multidisciplinary Development Programs","description":"About us\nOne 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.\n\nWhat you'll do\nWe are seeking a Senior Engineer to operate in a Project Engineer role on a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary development program. This role requires strong systems‑level thinking, broad technical capability, and the ability to coordinate complex engineering efforts across hardware, software, integration, and test!\n\nWhile deep sensing expertise is not required on day one, the ideal candidate has the technical foundation, curiosity, and systems perspective to quickly grow into the role of a sensing‑focused Project Engineer , owning technical direction and cross‑domain integration for sensing‑driven systems.\n\nYou will serve as a technical integrator and leader —driving alignment across teams, leading technical tradeoffs, and ensuring focused execution from concept through delivery.\n\nThe day-to-day\nTechnical Leadership & System Integration\n\nAct as the Project Engineer for a major development effort, owning system‑level technical coordination across multiple engineering disciplines.\n\nDefine and maintain system architectures, interfaces, and technical requirements , ensuring consistency and traceability.\n\nLead technical trade studies and decision‑making across performance, risk, schedule, and cost.\n\nGrow into ownership of sensing‑related architectures, interfaces, and performance as program needs evolve.\n\nMultidisciplinary Engineering Execution\n\nWork across hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, and test teams to ensure end‑to‑end system performance.\n\nIdentify and resolve cross‑domain technical issues, particularly at integration and interface boundaries.\n\nGuide design decisions to support testability, reliability, manufacturability, and scalability.\n\nPath to Sensing Ownership\n\nRapidly develop understanding of sensor technologies, data acquisition, and system‑level sensing performance relevant to the program.\n\nPartner with subject‑matter experts to build depth in sensing systems and eventually assume broader sensing technical leadership.\n\nTranslate sensing‑related behaviors and constraints into clear system requirements and integration strategies.\n\nProgram Execution & Technical Planning\n\nPartner closely with program management to support technical planning, milestone definition, and risk management .\n\nProvide clear technical feedback to schedules, resourcing, and build/test strategies.\n\nTrack technical readiness and integration maturity across program phases.\n\nTeam Coordination & Mentorship\n\nCoordinate efforts across multiple engineering teams and disciplines in a matrixed environment.\n\nMentor engineers in systems thinking and disciplined development practices.\n\nServe as a trusted technical point of contact for engineering leadership and customers.\n\nTesting & Validation\n\nSupport definition of system‑level test and validation strategies , including integration and performance testing.\n\nAssist with root‑cause analysis of complex system issues and guide corrective actions.\n\nEnsure test results and field data feed back into design improvements.\n\nWhat you’ll need\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Systems, or related field); Master’s preferred.\n\n8-12+ years of demonstrated ability in complex system or product development.\n\nProven track record to lead or coordinate multidisciplinary technical efforts .\n\nStrong systems engineering fundamentals, including requirements, interfaces, and integration.\n\nAbility to learn new technical domains quickly and operate effectively in ambiguous environments.\n\nStrong communication skills and the ability to align diverse technical teams.\n\nAble to travel up to 25% travel domestically.\n\nMust be able to work out of our office in Carlsbad, CA or Tempe, AZ.\n\nAble to come into the office 3 days a week; hybrid role.\n\nWhat will help you on the job\n\nPrior experience working with sensor‑enabled or data‑driven systems , even if not as a specialist.\n\nBackground in embedded systems, controls, data processing, or system integration.\n\nExperience operating in a Project Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Technical Lead role.\n\nExperience delivering products through full product lifecycle.\n\n#LI-VSAT\n\nSalary range\n$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 https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.\n\nEEO Statement\nViasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. 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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.\n\nWhat you'll do\nWe are seeking a Senior Engineer to operate in a Project Engineer role on a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary development program. This role requires strong systems‑level thinking, broad technical capability, and the ability to coordinate complex engineering efforts across hardware, software, integration, and test!\n\nWhile deep sensing expertise is not required on day one, the ideal candidate has the technical foundation, curiosity, and systems perspective to quickly grow into the role of a sensing‑focused Project Engineer , owning technical direction and cross‑domain integration for sensing‑driven systems.\n\nYou will serve as a technical integrator and leader —driving alignment across teams, leading technical tradeoffs, and ensuring focused execution from concept through delivery.\n\nThe day-to-day\nTechnical Leadership & System Integration\n\nAct as the Project Engineer for a major development effort, owning system‑level technical coordination across multiple engineering disciplines.\n\nDefine and maintain system architectures, interfaces, and technical requirements , ensuring consistency and traceability.\n\nLead technical trade studies and decision‑making across performance, risk, schedule, and cost.\n\nGrow into ownership of sensing‑related architectures, interfaces, and performance as program needs evolve.\n\nMultidisciplinary Engineering Execution\n\nWork across hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, and test teams to ensure end‑to‑end system performance.\n\nIdentify and resolve cross‑domain technical issues, particularly at integration and interface boundaries.\n\nGuide design decisions to support testability, reliability, manufacturability, and scalability.\n\nPath to Sensing Ownership\n\nRapidly develop understanding of sensor technologies, data acquisition, and system‑level sensing performance relevant to the program.\n\nPartner with subject‑matter experts to build depth in sensing systems and eventually assume broader sensing technical leadership.\n\nTranslate sensing‑related behaviors and constraints into clear system requirements and integration strategies.\n\nProgram Execution & Technical Planning\n\nPartner closely with program management to support technical planning, milestone definition, and risk management .\n\nProvide clear technical feedback to schedules, resourcing, and build/test strategies.\n\nTrack technical readiness and integration maturity across program phases.\n\nTeam Coordination & Mentorship\n\nCoordinate efforts across multiple engineering teams and disciplines in a matrixed environment.\n\nMentor engineers in systems thinking and disciplined development practices.\n\nServe as a trusted technical point of contact for engineering leadership and customers.\n\nTesting & Validation\n\nSupport definition of system‑level test and validation strategies , including integration and performance testing.\n\nAssist with root‑cause analysis of complex system issues and guide corrective actions.\n\nEnsure test results and field data feed back into design improvements.\n\nWhat you’ll need\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Systems, or related field); Master’s preferred.\n\n8-12+ years of demonstrated ability in complex system or product development.\n\nProven track record to lead or coordinate multidisciplinary technical efforts .\n\nStrong systems engineering fundamentals, including requirements, interfaces, and integration.\n\nAbility to learn new technical domains quickly and operate effectively in ambiguous environments.\n\nStrong communication skills and the ability to align diverse technical teams.\n\nAble to travel up to 25% travel domestically.\n\nMust be able to work out of our office in Carlsbad, CA or Tempe, AZ.\n\nAble to come into the office 3 days a week; hybrid role.\n\nWhat will help you on the job\n\nPrior experience working with sensor‑enabled or data‑driven systems , even if not as a specialist.\n\nBackground in embedded systems, controls, data processing, or system integration.\n\nExperience operating in a Project Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Technical Lead role.\n\nExperience delivering products through full product lifecycle.\n\n#LI-VSAT\n\nSalary range\n$141,500.00 - $224,000.00 / annually. 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