Systems Engineering Manager

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

The System Engineering Manager is responsible for the successful execution and completion of multi-discipline technology projects to support a complex ASDEFCON SATCOM sustainment program.

The day-to-day

• Directs the activities of a staff integrating hardware and/or software framework, systems and/or product design functions or designing underlying architecture for use in one or more product offerings.
• Evaluates final results of design assuring accomplishment of technical objectives.
• Prepares and presents reports outlining the outcome of projects and makes recommendations for actions necessary to achieve desired results.
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

What you'll need

• BS degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field; and four years in life cycle costing, reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or cost analysis in a ASDEFCON environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask, prioritize and balance multiple tasks at once
• Comfortable navigating technical or cost data with the intent of understanding the relationship between them when working a task and/or presenting results
• High degree of accountability and responsibility with the ability to be a self-starter
• Experience with and understanding of one or more of the following: cost model development, data collection and normalization, data science and analytics, systems engineering/architecture, RF engineering and finance fields.
• Experience with the Systecon – OPUS Suite
• Experience with Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) modelling and reports, Logistics Support Analysis, Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), or Provisioning Analysis
• Active NV1 Security Clearance
• Meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.

What will help you on the job

• In-depth technical understanding of satellite telecommunications processes, systems, infrastructure, and technologies.
• Advanced understanding of engineering standards, RCA (Root Cause Analysis approach) and systems engineering.
• Experience working with cost models, predictive analytics, or decision analysis
• Familiarity with working under strict safety, compliance, and procedural requirements
• Proven experience in asset management, equipment monitoring, maintenance, and safety auditing
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent professional standing

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.

Viasat actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.