Senior Space Network Program Lead

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the technical execution of an advanced space network and enterprise program. You will translate high‑level mission needs into concrete engineering plans and coordinate across networks, software, operations, and integration teams.

You will oversee system bring‑up, troubleshoot integration issues, maintain traceability to requirements, and guide cross‑domain activities from proposal through deployment, with travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of system‑level engineering, integration, or technical project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of an advanced space network and enterprise program from development through deployment.
• Translate mission needs into actionable engineering plans across networks, enterprise systems, operations, software, and integration teams.
• Coordinate system‑level design activities and guide interface definition and integration across multiple domains.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration to ensure verifiable baselines and integration readiness.
• Support proposals, planning, milestone prep, and technical communications with stakeholders and government customers.

Skills

System‑level engineering

Integration

Technical leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (B.S. or M.S.)

Job description

Viasat is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the technical execution of an advanced space network and enterprise program. You will translate high‑level mission needs into concrete engineering plans and coordinate across networks, software, operations, and integration teams.

You will oversee system bring‑up, troubleshoot integration issues, maintain traceability to requirements, and guide cross‑domain activities from proposal through deployment, with travel up to 25% as needed.