Senior Project Engineer: Sensing & Systems Integration

Viasat; Tempe, Carlsbad (AZ, CA); Hybrid; USD 141,500 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Stock incentives

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Viasat is looking for a Senior Engineer in Tempe, AZ, to lead as a Project Engineer on a multidisciplinary development program. This role involves strong systems-level thinking and coordinating engineering efforts across multiple disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience in systems engineering and must possess strong communication skills to align diverse technical teams. The position allows for hybrid work, requiring office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of demonstrated ability in complex system or product development.
• Proven track record to lead or coordinate multidisciplinary technical efforts.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Project Engineer, coordinating technical efforts across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Define and maintain system architectures and technical requirements.
• Guide design decisions supporting testability, reliability, and manufacturability.

Skills

Strong systems engineering fundamentals

Communication skills

Ability to learn technical domains quickly

Technical leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Systems, or related field)

Master’s preferred

Job description

Viasat is looking for a Senior Engineer in Tempe, AZ, to lead as a Project Engineer on a multidisciplinary development program. This role involves strong systems-level thinking and coordinating engineering efforts across multiple disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience in systems engineering and must possess strong communication skills to align diverse technical teams. The position allows for hybrid work, requiring office presence three days a week.