Phased-Array Project Engineer – SATCOM & Radar

Viasat; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 141,500 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the technical execution of advanced phased array product development programs for government and defense markets, guiding work from requirements through production. You will coordinate across systems, RF, digital, FPGA, software, mechanical and test engineering teams to deliver SATCOM and radar solutions, balancing performance, cost and schedule and ensuring manufacturability.

U.S. citizenship is required and the role requires ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience in phased array, radar, SATCOM, RF systems, aerospace, defense, or related technology development.
• Experience developing phased array or electronically steered antenna systems for SATCOM and/or radar applications.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex product development from concept through production.
• Strong understanding of RF, antenna, digital beamforming, and communication systems.
• Experience with systems engineering processes including requirements, verification, validation, and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional engineering teams through development, integration, verification, qualification, and production release of phased array products for SATCOM and radar applications.
• Serve as the primary technical focal point between engineering, program management, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities across systems, RF, antenna, digital, FPGA, software, mechanical, and test engineering teams.
• Drive technical planning, schedule execution, risk management, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead requirements development, system architecture trades, design reviews, and technical decision‑making processes.
• Ensure technical solutions meet customer performance requirements while achieving program cost and schedule objectives.
• Support subsystem and system‑level integration activities, including lab validation, field testing, and customer demonstrations.
• Manage technical risks, identify mitigation strategies, and drive timely closure of technical issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers and development partners to support component selection, technology maturation, and product realization.
• Support manufacturing readiness, qualification efforts, design for manufacturability initiatives, and transition to production.
• Communicate program status, technical risks, and key milestones to engineering leadership and program stakeholders.
• Contribute to product roadmap development and future technology strategy for phased array systems supporting government markets.

Skills

RF systems

AESA

Beamforming

Phased array

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Viasat is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the technical execution of advanced phased array product development programs for government and defense markets, guiding work from requirements through production. You will coordinate across systems, RF, digital, FPGA, software, mechanical and test engineering teams to deliver SATCOM and radar solutions, balancing performance, cost and schedule and ensuring manufacturability.

U.S. citizenship is required and the role requires ability to obtain a U.S.