Sr. NPI Engineer

Viasat; California (MO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned engineering professional to join their New Product Introduction team. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and best practices in manufacturing and testing, ensuring smooth transitions from development to production. You'll collaborate with various teams to support new product development while tackling complex technical challenges. If you have a proactive personality and a passion for innovation, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Stock Incentives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on hardware experience in engineering.
• Full product lifecycle experience from development to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead prototype hardware builds to support product development.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure product alignment with goals.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Problem Solving

Configuration Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems

Bill of Materials (BOM) Structuring

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

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Department is looking for the ideal candidate to join our team in Carlsbad, CA! As a contributing member to product development teams, NPI provides design requirement input related to manufacturing, test, and producibility. NPI engineers lead prototype hardware builds to support product development schedules, ensuring smooth transitions from development to production. They prepare both the product and the organization for manufacturing, establish key performance metrics to measure operational success, and conduct lessons-learned reviews to drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should be able to clearly articulate their experience in many of the areas listed below.

The day-to-day

• Provide technical leadership and best practices in manufacturing and testing
• Collaborate with Business Area leadership and engineering teams to support new product development, ensuring alignment within cost and schedule targets
• Work closely with Operational leadership and functional teams to facilitate a smooth transition of new products into production
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks while solving complex technical challenges using your expertise
• Support the engineering, drawing release and procurement of prototype materials and services

What you'll need

• Engineering degree(s) with 10+ years hands-on hardware experience
• Proactive personality – takes on new challenges without being asked
• Results oriented, driven toward desired outcomes
• 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.
• US citizenship required
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance
• Up to 10% travel

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.
• Extensive experience in electro-mechanical hardware fabrication, product assembly, and testing.
• Proactive leadership style, preference for hands-on involvement, takes 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.

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 https://careers.viasat.com/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 on-line application, please click here.