Global Field Engineering Lead for SATCOM & DoD Programs
Viasat
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Job summary
Viasat is seeking a Program Field Engineering Lead to direct field engineering execution for satellite communications systems, RF infrastructure, and ground networks supporting a critical government mission. You will lead geographically dispersed teams delivering installation, integration, sustainment, and modernization worldwide.
You will partner with stakeholders to ensure system availability and mission success, mentor engineers, manage complex issues, and coordinate cross-functional groups
Qualifications
- 10+ years in field engineering, SATCOM, RF systems, and ground antenna sustainment.
- Proven leadership of engineering teams on complex DoD/IC programs.
- Experience with installation, integration, testing, and modernization of satellite systems.
- Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship.
- Willingness to travel up to 30%.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary Field Engineering Lead for maintenance, depot maintenance, logistics support and operational readiness.
- Lead geographically dispersed teams of field engineers, technicians and subcontractors at domestic and international sites.
- Provide technical leadership for installation, integration, testing, certification, sustainment and modernization of satellite & RF systems.
- Direct field operations involving antenna systems, modems, GPS, servers, and network infrastructure.
- Interface with customers, program leadership, engineering, logistics, cybersecurity and operations teams.
Skills
Education
Job description
Viasat is seeking a Program Field Engineering Lead to direct field engineering execution for satellite communications systems, RF infrastructure, and ground networks supporting a critical government mission. You will lead geographically dispersed teams delivering installation, integration, sustainment, and modernization worldwide.
You will partner with stakeholders to ensure system availability and mission success, mentor engineers, manage complex issues, and coordinate cross-functional groups
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