Capture Solution Architect - Sovereign Space & Ground Programmes

Viasat; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Solution Architect in Sydney to spearhead high-value bids for Sovereign Space Programmes in the Eastern Hemisphere. You will lead technical solution development, coordinate with global engineering teams and produce architecture designs, proposals, and technical collateral for government-facing opportunities.

This full-time role requires 8–10 years in SATCOM/PNT, an engineering degree, and strong bid-writing skills.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' technical experience in SATCOM / PNT with 4-5 years as a solutions architect.
• Degree educated in an engineering discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of SATCOM in Civilian/ Defence Government markets.
• Strong bid writing and presentation experience.
• Business development with Systems Engineering and requirements management.
• Broad skills across equipment design, network design and service operation; knowledge of spacecraft design desirable.
• Highly organised, detail oriented, self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and relationship-building skills.
• Independent problem solver; mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop and uses advances expertise in developing technical solutions for high value bids and capture proposals in the space domain including satellites and ground stations.
• Work closely with Viasat engineering/technology teams based globally in shaping technical solutions and be the technical point of contact for Government facing space domain capture and bids in the Eastern hemisphere.
• Develop technical content for bid/capture collateral such as technical briefs including architecture designs, proposals, presentations, bid/RFT response, business case material etc. based on customer requirements.
• Lead technical meetings internally and with the customer, with the ability to develop engineering solutions, architectures, and make engineering decisions.
• Present technical vision and make recommendations for developed solutions internally and to customers.
• Support Director Sovereign Space Programmes for all capture initiatives in the Eastern hemisphere including supporting in meetings with potential customers or stakeholders.
• Business Travel: 20-30%

Skills

SATCOM

PNT

Solutions architecture

Bid writing

Networking design

System engineering

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

ISO standards knowledge

Job description

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 Solution Architect will be an experienced engineering professional with previous technical leadership and support for capture and bids for the Sovereign Space Programmes team in the Eastern Hemisphere. Activities undertaken include generation of technical solutions within proposals and bids for a portfolio of opportunities spanning SATCOM, PNT, and emergent technologies in the space sector, and supporting technical inputs for the development of internal business cases. The person will work with other members of Viasat International Government team and with the wider technical resources of Viasat.

This is a full-time role based in Sydney but will involve occasional travel to customers or technology sites throughout the world.

Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Secret Clearance (NV1).

The day-to-day

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop and uses advances expertise in developing technical solutions for high value bids and capture proposals in the space domain including satellites and ground stations.
• Work closely with Viasat engineering/technology teams based globally in shaping technical solutions and be the technical point of contact for Government facing space domain capture and bids in the Eastern hemisphere.
• Develop technical content for bid/capture collateral such as technical briefs including architecture designs, proposals, presentations, bid/RFT response, business case material etc. based on customer requirements.
• Lead technical meetings internally and with the customer, with the ability to develop engineering solutions, architectures, and make engineering decisions.
• Present technical vision and make recommendations for developed solutions internally and to customers.
• Support Director Sovereign Space Programmes for all capture initiatives in the Eastern hemisphere including supporting in meetings with potential customers or stakeholders.
• Business Travel: 20-30%

Bid values range from $30M to $500M+

Outcomes in the next 12 months:

• High success rate for bids/capture/rebids/contract growth opportunities for the Sovereign Space Programmes (East) team.
• Increased technical collaboration with Viasat engineering/technology teams to enable Director, Sovereign Space Programmes (East) in launching two joint space/ground opportunities.
• Compelling technical solutions/outputs to enable growth of qualified pipeline to $100m for Sovereign Space Programmes (East).

What you'll need

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• 8-10 years' technical experience working within SATCOM / PNT sectors with 4-5 year's experience as a solutions architect.
• Must be degree educated in an engineering discipline (mechanical, computer science, or similar).
• Excellent knowledge of SATCOM in Civilian/ Defence Government markets.
• Strong bid writing and presentation experience including the ability to produce and manage technical documentation.
• Business development experience with extensive understanding of Systems Engineering, requirements management and a variety of project methodologies.
• Broad based skills across a wide range of technologies covering equipment design, network design and service operation. Knowledge of spacecraft design and spacecraft operations is highly desirable.
• Highly organised, detail oriented, self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and relationship-building skills.
• Flexible / resourceful approach and independent problem solver.
• Confident and articulate with senior leaders.
• Guide and mentor junior staff

What will help you on the job

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

• Professional Registration with a relevant Engineering/Science Institute, or equivalent body, as an Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer.
• MBA qualified.
• Project and Product management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office packages.
• Knowledge of ISO-9001, ISO-45001 and ISO 1400

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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.

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