Lead Capture Solutions Architect - Sovereign Space Programs

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

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.