Sr. New Product Intro Engineer

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Stock incentives

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A leading communications company seeks an onsite Sr. NPI Engineer in Carlsbad, CA. This role bridges initial design with high-volume manufacturing, requiring strong experience in hardware and a proactive leadership style. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience, a degree in engineering, and excellent problem-solving skills. The compensation ranges from $145,000 to $229,000 annually, depending on experience and location. Additional benefits may be included.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on hardware experience is required.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance; candidates with secret clearance preferred.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end transition process from design to manufacturing.
• Drive execution of prototype hardware builds to meet aggressive schedules.
• Facilitate a handoff from development to the factory floor.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Data analysis

Configuration management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an onsite Sr. NPI Engineer to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA!

As a Senior NPI Engineer, you bridge the gap between initial design and high-volume manufacturing by translating complex requirements into scalable production realities. You lead the end-to-end transition process—developing comprehensive manufacturing plans, defining process flows, and synthesizing DFM/T feedback to ensure product manufacturability. This role acts as a central hub of cross‑functional collaboration, aligning product development with production test, supply chain, material planning, and quality teams to ensure a flawless launch.

Beyond planning, you drive the execution of prototype hardware builds to meet aggressive development schedules while establishing the key performance metrics that define operational success. By preparing both the product and the organization for the rigors of the factory floor, you ensure a stable handoff to production. Your impact is sustained through rigorous lessons‑learned reviews that embed continuous improvement into every future launch cycle.

The day-to-day

• Providing expert guidance and implementing industry best practices in manufacturing and testing methodologies to ensure high‑quality production standards.
• Partnering with Business Area leadership and engineering teams to drive new product development while maintaining strict adherence to cost and schedule targets.
• Facilitating a seamless handoff from development to the factory floor by working closely with operational leadership and engineering stakeholders.
• Identifying and assessing potential manufacturing bottlenecks, mitigating technical risks, and solving complex engineering challenges throughout the product lifecycle.
• Driving the engineering lifecycle through drawing release and the procurement of critical prototype materials and services to support early‑stage builds.

What you'll need

• Typically requires an Engineering degree(s) with 10+ years hands‑on hardware experience.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professional initiative by identifying and addressing emerging challenges independently.
• Results oriented, driven toward desired outcomes.
• Proficient in the use of data to support and defend recommendations.
• Full product lifecycle experience—active involvement in product development to manufacturing floor support in a small to medium volume facility.
• Experience engaging with contract manufacturers on prototype hardware builds.
• Strong advocate for configuration management—hardware and software BOM configuration.
• Ability to advocate for and apply applicable regulations, IPC specifications, workmanship standards, etc.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance; candidates with secret clearance preferred.
• US citizenship required.
• Up to 10% travel is required. This is an onsite role in Carlsbad, CA #LI-BBS.

What will help you on the job

• Strong technical skills across multiple engineering disciplines, including high-speed digital and RF electronics, mechanical design, and optics.
• Hands‑on experience in product development, problem solving, and transitioning products into production.
• Strong experience in electro‑mechanical hardware fabrication, product assembly, and testing.
• Proactive leadership style, preference for hands‑on involvement, assumes accountability for individual contributions.
• Strong technical acumen and communication skills—capable of engaging in detailed technical discussions while simplifying complex topics for broader audiences.
• Extensive experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and Bill of Materials (BOM) structuring to support manufacturing.
• Knowledge of space hardware requirements.

Salary range

$145,000.00 - $229,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area, and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $180,500.00 - $270,500.00 / annually.

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this online application, please click here.