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Senior Cloud Engineer Manager

Viasat, Inc.AnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$120K - 160K a year

Manage and lead cloud infrastructure delivery, provide technical leadership, and drive automation and continuous improvement. | Bachelor's degree plus 7 years cloud platform delivery experience and 3 years mentoring, with expertise in public cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, automation tools, and scripting. | 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 Senior Cloud Engineer is a key member of the Global IT Infrastructure team, responsible for delivering and managing cloud infrastructure and services across public and private environments. The role supports the organization’s cloud‑adoption strategy by providing technical leadership, promoting standard processes, and driving automation and continuous improvement. This position also acts as an escalation point for operational teams supporting both cloud and on‑premise infrastructure. The role requires close collaboration with project teams to provide engineering and operational support across Viasat. It may include management responsibilities, including oversight and development of direct reports. The day-to-day Deliver cloud infrastructure and services supporting a wide range of customers. Provide hands‑on technical expertise to support cloud transformation initiatives. Install, configure, and maintain platforms and systems. Ensure infrastructure services meet agreed SLAs and support business objectives. Serve as a subject‑matter expert for project, delivery, and operations teams. Implement proactive security controls, patches, and upgrades using Infrastructure‑as‑Code. Maintain the security, availability, and integrity of the hybrid cloud environment. Contribute to the development of cloud service capabilities using DevOps practices. Support the creation and maintenance of the cloud roadmap Collaborate with Solution Designers to ensure platform designs meet current and future requirements. Monitor platform usage and provide capacity and growth forecasts. Share knowledge to support the development of cross‑team operational capabilities. Respond to major incidents and participate in on‑call support as required. What you'll need Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent. 7+ years delivering cloud platform capabilities to a major public cloud provider. 3+ years mentoring and leading team members Expert understanding of public cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and automation. Experience leading the design and delivery of solutions based on defined outcomes while incorporating stakeholder feedback throughout. Strong technical expertise in at least one of the major cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP, and OCI) Proven experience delivering and supporting IT and cloud services. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑changing, global environment. Experience with datacenter and cloud migration, integration, and consolidation. Broad infrastructure background (Linux/Windows) with hands‑on cloud and automation experience. Automation skills using tools such as Ansible and Terraform. Scripting proficiency in PowerShell, Python, and Bash. Strong understanding of virtualization and containerization (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V, Docker, Kubernetes). Practical experience building platforms using Kubernetes, EKS, or OpenShift. Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools. Experience working with log management tools such as ELK. Understanding of security standard processes for servers, tools, and access controls. Experience creating and managing monitoring subsystems with open‑source or commercial tools. What will help you on the job Experience with GitHub and OpenShift. ITIL certifications (Foundation or Service Operations). Experience with server capacity management. Cloud certifications (any provider). Experience with hyper‑converged platforms General networking knowledge. Salary range $176,000.00 - $278,500.00 / 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 $219,000.00- $328,000.00/ 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.

Technical Troubleshooting
Storage Area Networks
Networking
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Posted about 16 hours ago
Viasat, Inc.

Lead Solutions Engineer - Marine Corps

Viasat, Inc.AnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$90K - 130K a year

Serve as technical architect for USMC growth strategy, bridging operational requirements with engineering realities to support business development and lead technical strategy for proposals and demonstrations. | 10+ years experience, Bachelor's in technical field, experience writing DoD proposal volumes, interaction with Marine Corps Systems Command, active Secret Clearance. | 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 looking for a customer-facing Systems Engineer to serve as the technical architect for our US Marine Corps (USMC) growth strategy! In this role, you will bridge the gap between operational requirements and engineering realities, directly supporting Business Development (BD) in translating our pivot to a "platform company" into combat-relevant capabilities for the Marine Corps. You will lead the technical strategy for major proposals and high-visibility demonstrations (e.g., Modern Day Marine), ensuring our solutions align with Force Design and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) concepts. The day-to-day Tailor technical solutions that support EABO and Stand-in Forces (SIF), ensuring our platform capabilities meet the size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints of mobile Marine units. Own the technical execution of industry trade show demonstrations and customer field trials. You will integrate hardware and software to showcase "live" capabilities in relevant tactical scenarios. Proposal Technical Authority: Lead the development of technical volumes and solution architectures for USMC-specific solicitations, translating complex engineering data into operational advantages (e.g., "Why this architecture saves lives in the littorals"). Act as the interpreter between our software/network engineers and USMC customers (MCSC, CD&I), ensuring our product roadmap aligns with emerging Marine Corps requirements for contested environments. Experience with Data Interoperability standards (e.g., COT/cursor-on-target translation) to ensure sensor data flows seamlessly from the tactical edge back to the outcome provider. Have knowledge of Signature Management and LPI/LPD (Low Probability of Intercept/Detection). You must understand how to architect systems that minimize RF footprint to support survivability inside the Weapons Engagement Zone (WEZ). Experience integrating heterogeneous tactical waveforms. The ability to blend commercial SATCOM with tactical radios (HF/VHF/UHF) and Link-16 into a unified transport layer. Understanding of PACE planning automation. designing systems that automatically route traffic over the most secure/available link without manual operator intervention. What you'll need 10+ years of related experience Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent years of years Demonstrated experience writing Technical Volumes for DoD proposals (RFI/RFP responses). Prior experience with Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) or Combat Development and Integration (CD&I). Understanding of the MAGTF (Marine Air-Ground Task Force) Information Warfighting concept. Ability to create Operational Views (OV-1s) and System Views (SV-1s) that visually communicate complex mission fabrics to non-technical decision-makers. Experience configuring and troubleshooting "live fire" demos under tight deadlines for VIP audiences. Must have experience in understand and knowledge or Joint Fires Networks (JFN). Current active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance. Opent to 50% domestic and international travel US citizenship required Remote role or open to this person working out of a Viasat office What will help you on the job Master's Degree preferred #LI-BBS Salary range $159,500.00 - $252,000.00 / 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 $198,500.00- $297,500.00/ 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.

Technical Architecture
Systems Engineering
Proposal Development
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Posted 1 day ago
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Software Engineer - Dev Ops Tools

Viasat, Inc.AnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$84K - 132K a year

Maintain and support critical business applications, troubleshoot issues, deploy infrastructure, and develop automation and runbooks. | Proficiency in multiple programming languages including Python, Go, Java, experience with Linux systems, cloud environments, and CI/CD tools. | 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 Maintaining Business-Critical Applications: Oversee and ensure the smooth operation of essential software systems crucial to business operations Support to Business: Assist engineers and developers by providing expert support to solve technical challenges and enhance productivity Triaging and Troubleshooting Issues: Quickly identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues to minimize downtime and ensure seamless operations Deploy and Maintain Infrastructure: Manage the deployment and upkeep of IT infrastructure to support business needs effectively Create Automated Playbooks: Develop and implement automated playbooks to reduce manual intervention and increase efficiency in repetitive tasks. Documented Runbooks: Create, update, and adhere to comprehensive runbooks to standardize procedures and improve reliability Integration through APIs: Work with various integrations using multiple APIs to ensure systems are well interconnected and data flows smoothly across platforms Upgrading and Patching Applications: Carry out application upgrades and patches either manually or via automation to maintain system security and performance The day-to-day Work in a team using Agile methodologies with monthly sprints to ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality solutions Assist team members, engineers, and developers by providing support and helping them overcome any issues or blockers they encounter Code, test, and deploy automation to reduce human error and increase operational efficiencies. Become a member of the on-call rotation to ensure application uptime What you'll need 3+ years as a Software Engineer or equivalent experience Proficient in multiple programming languages (python, go, ruby, java) Maintaining and fixing Linux operating systems (such as CentOS and Ubuntu) Participate in the on-call schedule US Citizenship is required What will help you on the job Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Ability to work in public cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) Knowledge of IaC - Terraform / Cloud Formation / ARM templates Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef Understanding of CI/CD tooling and SDLC General networking knowledge (TCP/UDP, Firewalls, routing, DNS) Salary range $83,500.00 - $132,000.00 / 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 $104,000.00- $156,000.00/ 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.

TypeScript
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Data Protection Coordinator

Viasat, Inc.AnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$71K - 113K a year

Support privacy and data security compliance initiatives, coordinate committee activities, and manage documentation and training. | Requires 3-5+ years in data protection or compliance, with organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with frameworks like NIST, ISO, PCI. | 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 Viasat, Inc. seeks a Data Protection Coordinator within its corporate legal department to work on a diverse range of privacy, artificial intelligence, data governance, and information and cyber security compliance initiatives to support the company's fast-growing global business. The successful candidate will be able to interact with a diverse group of stakeholders across Viasat's Operations, Security, Legal, Engineering, and U.S. and international business segments, as well as with external legal counsel. This position is primarily an administrative and tactical role that requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, assertiveness, and follow-through, with direct frequent exposure to stakeholders within multiple Viasat departments, with opportunities to apply strategic thinking and influence data protection initiatives. You must be diligent and proactive, demonstrate excellent judgment, be comfortable learning and leveraging new workplace IT applications, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced team environment. This role will report to the Associate General Counsel, Data & Privacy Office. The day-to-day The responsibilities of this role will include: • Privacy Compliance Support: Viasat's Data and Privacy Office oversees a diverse set of compliance assets, internal and external-facing policies, procedures and software tools, and internal and external-facing online resources that require periodic review and updates (and account for dozens of jurisdictions and languages). This role will support as follows • Conduct Privacy Office asset reviews with Viasat privacy attorneys to ensure accuracy and ongoing fit for purpose, and take active role in asset update • Coordinate Privacy Notice translations, visibility and distribution to appropriate team • Support compliance forums, including coordination with business segments to ensure compliance solutions are appropriately deployed and documented • Support completion of annual and ad hoc registrations with applicable data protection authorities • Support Viasat's personal data recordkeeping activities, including oversee audits and records of processing updates across all business groups, and engage internal data owners for update • Support on response to customer and employee data subject access requests • Administrator Role: Serve as administrator of Viasat's established Data Access Steering Committee and the AI Governance Committee, including • Manage Committee assets • Ensure employee-facing resources remain up to date, accurate, fit for purpose, and are presented in a manner that enables practical use • Manage internal-facing inboxes, fielding and responding to questions and comments, and identifying and coordinating as needed with the appropriate internal subject matter experts • Coordinate policy and compliance documentation reviews, including by enlisting appropriate stakeholders to ensure that policies remain up to date and reflect current state thinking, and capture feedback from key stakeholders • Coordinate and run weekly meeting(s), including (1) prepare and distribute agendas, schedule key participants, and verify ownership and completion of follow up actions; (2) run/facilitate meetings in accordance with agenda; (4) document discussion topics and action items/next steps; and (4) communicate action items/next steps/conditions/resolutions. • Manage the project/solution review process for the Committees, including (1) coordinate with Committee members to ensure reviews are completed in a timely manner; (2) conditions are documented in a source-of-truth repository; (3) communicated to appropriate stakeholders; and (4) and audited to confirm follow-through and implementation. • Support development of employee training and requirements/guidance documentation provided to project and application users. • Data Security Regulation Compliance Support • Coordinate and communicate with Viasat's Information Security team on requirements within and status of compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulation • Support on annual and ad hoc registrations with applicable data protection authorities • Coordinate with external legal counsel to compile legal requirements and updates and synthesize into practical internal tracking documentation What you'll need • Completion of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education experience in a technology setting • 3-5+ years' prior administrative or technical experience, preferably in a data protection and compliance in-house practice with a global technology, ISP, or telecom business, or in a consulting firm serving such companies • A general understanding of applicable compliance frameworks, e.g., NIST, ISO, and PCI • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; must be able to confidently facilitate meetings with groups of diverse stakeholders to fulfill meeting agenda objectives • Excellent administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy, together with the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure. • Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment. • Ability and willingness to travel What will help you on the job • We prefer candidates within commutable distance to one of the following Viasat office locations - Carlsbad (CA), Washington DC, Boston (MA), Denver (CO). Work is mostly remote but may occasionally require travel. • Recognized privacy training and/or certification (IAPP) • Experience with contract negotiations, data governance, PIAs/DPIAs, and privacy automation tools, e.g., DSAR processing, data discovery and mapping, etc Salary range $70,500.00 - $113,000.00 / 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 $87,500.00- $131,500.00/ 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.

Data Privacy & Compliance
Regulatory Knowledge (GDPR, CCPA, PIPL)
Project Coordination
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Posted 5 days ago
Viasat, Inc.

Data Protection Coordinator

Viasat, Inc.AnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$71K - 113K a year

Support privacy compliance initiatives, coordinate governance committees, and assist with data security regulation compliance. | Requires 3-5+ years in data protection, compliance, or legal roles within tech or telecom sectors, with strong organizational and communication skills. | 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: Viasat, Inc. seeks a Data Protection Coordinator within its corporate legal department to work on a diverse range of privacy, artificial intelligence, data governance, and information and cyber security compliance initiatives to support the company’s fast-growing global business. The successful candidate will be able to interact with a diverse group of stakeholders across Viasat’s Operations, Security, Legal, Engineering, and U.S. and international business segments, as well as with external legal counsel. This position is primarily an administrative and tactical role that requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, assertiveness, and follow-through, with direct frequent exposure to stakeholders within multiple Viasat departments, with opportunities to apply strategic thinking and influence data protection initiatives. You must be diligent and proactive, demonstrate excellent judgment, be comfortable learning and leveraging new workplace IT applications, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced team environment. This role will report to the Associate General Counsel, Data & Privacy Office. The day-to-day: The responsibilities of this role will include: • Privacy Compliance Support: Viasat’s Data and Privacy Office oversees a diverse set of compliance assets, internal and external-facing policies, procedures and software tools, and internal and external-facing online resources that require periodic review and updates (and account for dozens of jurisdictions and languages). This role will support as follows • Conduct Privacy Office asset reviews with Viasat privacy attorneys to ensure accuracy and ongoing fit for purpose, and take active role in asset update • Coordinate Privacy Notice translations, visibility and distribution to appropriate team • Support compliance forums, including coordination with business segments to ensure compliance solutions are appropriately deployed and documented • Support completion of annual and ad hoc registrations with applicable data protection authorities • Support Viasat’s personal data recordkeeping activities, including oversee audits and records of processing updates across all business groups, and engage internal data owners for update • Support on response to customer and employee data subject access requests • Administrator Role: Serve as administrator of Viasat’s established Data Access Steering Committee and the AI Governance Committee, including • Manage Committee assets • Ensure employee-facing resources remain up to date, accurate, fit for purpose, and are presented in a manner that enables practical use • Manage internal-facing inboxes, fielding and responding to questions and comments, and identifying and coordinating as needed with the appropriate internal subject matter experts • Coordinate policy and compliance documentation reviews, including by enlisting appropriate stakeholders to ensure that policies remain up to date and reflect current state thinking, and capture feedback from key stakeholders • Coordinate and run weekly meeting(s), including (1) prepare and distribute agendas, schedule key participants, and verify ownership and completion of follow up actions; (2) run/facilitate meetings in accordance with agenda; (4) document discussion topics and action items/next steps; and (4) communicate action items/next steps/conditions/resolutions. • Manage the project/solution review process for the Committees, including (1) coordinate with Committee members to ensure reviews are completed in a timely manner; (2) conditions are documented in a source-of-truth repository; (3) communicated to appropriate stakeholders; and (4) and audited to confirm follow-through and implementation. • Support development of employee training and requirements/guidance documentation provided to project and application users. • Data Security Regulation Compliance Support • Coordinate and communicate with Viasat’s Information Security team on requirements within and status of compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulation • Support on annual and ad hoc registrations with applicable data protection authorities • Coordinate with external legal counsel to compile legal requirements and updates and synthesize into practical internal tracking documentation What you'll need: • Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education experience in a technology setting • 3-5+ years’ prior administrative or technical experience, preferably in a data protection and compliance in-house practice with a global technology, ISP, or telecom business, or in a consulting firm serving such companies • A general understanding of applicable compliance frameworks, e.g., NIST, ISO, and PCI • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; must be able to confidently facilitate meetings with groups of diverse stakeholders to fulfill meeting agenda objectives • Excellent administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy, together with the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure. • Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment. • Ability and willingness to travel <5% of time What will help you on the job: • We prefer candidates within commutable distance to one of the following Viasat office locations - Carlsbad (CA), Washington DC, Boston (MA), Denver (CO). Work is mostly remote but may occasionally require travel. • Recognized privacy training and/or certification (IAPP) • Experience with contract negotiations, data governance, PIAs/DPIAs, and privacy automation tools, e.g., DSAR processing, data discovery and mapping, etc Salary range: $70,500.00 - $113,000.00 / 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 $87,500.00- $131,500.00/ 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.

Data Privacy & Compliance Programs
Legal Contract Negotiation
Regulatory & Risk Management
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Posted 7 days ago
Viasat, Inc.

Data Protection Coordinator

Viasat, Inc.AnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$71K - 113K a year

Support privacy and data security compliance initiatives, manage committees, and coordinate policy reviews. | Requires 3-5+ years in data protection or compliance, strong organizational skills, and understanding of frameworks like NIST, ISO, PCI. | 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 Viasat, Inc. seeks a Data Protection Coordinator within its corporate legal department to work on a diverse range of privacy, artificial intelligence, data governance, and information and cyber security compliance initiatives to support the company’s fast-growing global business. The successful candidate will be able to interact with a diverse group of stakeholders across Viasat’s Operations, Security, Legal, Engineering, and U.S. and international business segments, as well as with external legal counsel. This position is primarily an administrative and tactical role that requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, assertiveness, and follow-through, with direct frequent exposure to stakeholders within multiple Viasat departments, with opportunities to apply strategic thinking and influence data protection initiatives. You must be diligent and proactive, demonstrate excellent judgment, be comfortable learning and leveraging new workplace IT applications, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced team environment. This role will report to the Associate General Counsel, Data & Privacy Office. The day-to-day The responsibilities of this role will include: Privacy Compliance Support: Viasat’s Data and Privacy Office oversees a diverse set of compliance assets, internal and external-facing policies, procedures and software tools, and internal and external-facing online resources that require periodic review and updates (and account for dozens of jurisdictions and languages). This role will support as follows Conduct Privacy Office asset reviews with Viasat privacy attorneys to ensure accuracy and ongoing fit for purpose, and take active role in asset update Coordinate Privacy Notice translations, visibility and distribution to appropriate team Support compliance forums, including coordination with business segments to ensure compliance solutions are appropriately deployed and documented Support completion of annual and ad hoc registrations with applicable data protection authorities Support Viasat’s personal data recordkeeping activities, including oversee audits and records of processing updates across all business groups, and engage internal data owners for update Support on response to customer and employee data subject access requests Administrator Role: Serve as administrator of Viasat’s established Data Access Steering Committee and the AI Governance Committee, including Manage Committee assets Ensure employee-facing resources remain up to date, accurate, fit for purpose, and are presented in a manner that enables practical use Manage internal-facing inboxes, fielding and responding to questions and comments, and identifying and coordinating as needed with the appropriate internal subject matter experts Coordinate policy and compliance documentation reviews, including by enlisting appropriate stakeholders to ensure that policies remain up to date and reflect current state thinking, and capture feedback from key stakeholders Coordinate and run weekly meeting(s), including (1) prepare and distribute agendas, schedule key participants, and verify ownership and completion of follow up actions; (2) run/facilitate meetings in accordance with agenda; (4) document discussion topics and action items/next steps; and (4) communicate action items/next steps/conditions/resolutions. Manage the project/solution review process for the Committees, including (1) coordinate with Committee members to ensure reviews are completed in a timely manner; (2) conditions are documented in a source-of-truth repository; (3) communicated to appropriate stakeholders; and (4) and audited to confirm follow-through and implementation. Support development of employee training and requirements/guidance documentation provided to project and application users. Data Security Regulation Compliance Support Coordinate and communicate with Viasat’s Information Security team on requirements within and status of compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulation Support on annual and ad hoc registrations with applicable data protection authorities Coordinate with external legal counsel to compile legal requirements and updates and synthesize into practical internal tracking documentation What you'll need Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education experience in a technology setting 3-5+ years’ prior administrative or technical experience, preferably in a data protection and compliance in-house practice with a global technology, ISP, or telecom business, or in a consulting firm serving such companies A general understanding of applicable compliance frameworks, e.g., NIST, ISO, and PCI Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; must be able to confidently facilitate meetings with groups of diverse stakeholders to fulfill meeting agenda objectives Excellent administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy, together with the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure. Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment. Ability and willingness to travel <5% of time What will help you on the job We prefer candidates within commutable distance to one of the following Viasat office locations - Carlsbad (CA), Washington DC, Boston (MA), Denver (CO). Work is mostly remote but may occasionally require travel. Recognized privacy training and/or certification (IAPP) Experience with contract negotiations, data governance, PIAs/DPIAs, and privacy automation tools, e.g., DSAR processing, data discovery and mapping, etc Salary range $70,500.00 - $113,000.00 / 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 $87,500.00- $131,500.00/ 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.

Privacy Compliance
Data Governance
AI Governance
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Posted 7 days ago
Viasat, Inc.

Technical Program Manager

Viasat, Inc.Seattle, WashingtonFull-time
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Compensation$120K - 190K a year

Lead and coordinate software development projects within the aviation sector, managing scope, risks, and stakeholder communication. | Requires 4+ years in software project management, Agile experience, and ability to lead technical teams, which are not part of your current skill set. | 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 Refining communication across the globe…, our clientele spans from domestic to international, encompassing both commercial and government sectors, showcasing our adaptability to diverse communication needs worldwide. Viasat is looking for a creative, bright, and innovative Program Manager to work at the forefront of what makes us successful. This is an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with our dedicated engineers in developing and supporting technology programs within Viasat's Aviation business. We are seeking a Program Manager to lead programs for enterprise mobility new customer onboarding. In this role you will facilitate the software development and delivery phase of programs from inception through Entry into Service. The candidate will have experience working with a variety of engineering teams (system architects, software, special test equipment, integration, and test), managing schedule and performance risk, meeting commitments and anticipating and circumventing problems. In addition, you will be developing stakeholder relationships and working effectively with functional areas within the company. You will be leading, directing, and motivating cross-discipline teams across multiple organizations and geographic sites. The Program Manager works with business, engineering development and product management teams to help facilitate the execution of projects / programs and to improve end to end operational efficiency of engineering domains. The PM helps accomplish the goals and objectives of the organization through building effective relationships with business leaders, project teams and project stakeholders. The PM should have a foundational knowledge of theories, practices and procedures related to Program/Project management. The PM should be able to apply knowledge and skills to complete their assigned work autonomously with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate has a background in Program/Project management, Scrum/Agile, software development or testing, and a mindset centered around critical thinking. The day-to-day The Program Manager will be working closely with Aviation account management teams, product management, and software engineering. The PM will manage intake of new software delivery requests, perform work triage, define and document scope, plan delivery, and manage the execution of the software delivery. You will also be presenting project status, schedules, and metrics to account management teams, collaborators, and Program Management leadership. The PM will manage risks, drive resolution of bugs, coordinate software release, and manage scope changes. What you'll need 4+ years of experience in Project Management in software development, as described above Demonstrated ability to monitor, lead and report project level milestones, risks, issues, and decisions Extensive problem-solving skills, and ability to drive resolutions to closure Demonstrated ability understand complex systems at a system architectural level Ability to lead project communications internally to teams/partners/leadership and externally to customers 4+ years experience leading technical teams on Software development projects Organization skills to handle multiple projects concurrently, for multiple customers Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and intrapersonal skills; ability to interact with all levels in the organization Understanding and experience with project management methodologies and standard processes Experience working within Agile Development Frameworks Experience handling project scope and deliverables, including change control methodologies US Citizenship or permanent residence required What will help you on the job Experience with commercial or business aviation industry Experience with scaled Agile implementation Experience with managing development of complex new software features for commercial aviation customers Salary range $120,000.00 - $189,500.00 / 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 $132,000.00- $198,000.00/ annually 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.

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Posted 8 days ago
Viasat, Inc.

Head of Business Development & Strategy, US Navy

Viasat, Inc.AnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$239K - 376K a year

Develop and execute strategies to grow defense sector revenue, manage key government relationships, and lead business development efforts. | Over 20 years of defense sector experience, proven success in securing large government contracts, deep understanding of DoD acquisition, and extensive network within military and government agencies. | 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 Head of Business Development will identify, develop and close new business opportunities across the entire service in support of all Viasat’s Government Business areas. using an in-depth understanding of the DoD acquisition process, your robust network within the military services and proven track record of securing significant contracts for advanced technology solutions or services. The day-to-day Work closely with business leadership, engineering, product and capture management teams to deliver compelling value propositions to our military customers. This individual is encouraged to play a key role in driving our growth strategy within the defense sector. They will develop our multi-year strategy to position Viasat for upcoming opportunities and expand the business to larger scopes of work. Responsibilities will include: Strategic Leadership and Planning Develop and Execute Strategic Account Growth: Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to significantly grow revenue from US Military Service Accounts. Identify and prioritize key opportunities, agencies, and programs aligning with our core capabilities and strategic plan. Align these strategies to Viasat Government’s business area growth plans to enable significant year over year growth. Market Intelligence: Continuously research and analyze the defense industry environment, including emerging trends, policy changes, budgetary shifts, and competitor activities. The individual selected will use this information identify new opportunities, inform senior Viasat Government leadership and shape strategy around major pursuits, legislative strategy, service strategy. Multi-Pipeline Management: Build, manage, and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities from lead generation through closure. Utilize CRM tools to track progress and report on metrics and align this pipeline to the business area growth plans. Influencing Legislative Strategy Development: Along with the legislative affairs team, develop a service-facing strategy to foster and grow legislative support within the U.S. government. Stays abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, new technologies, and changes in military doctrine, acquisition policies, and budget priorities; provide regular market insights to senior leadership and often assist our legislative team in engaging staff and members across the USG legislature. Cross-Functional Leadership: Work seamlessly with product development, engineering, sales, marketing, and legal teams to ensure alignment of business development efforts with overall company strategy and capabilities. Customer and Stakeholder Relationships Foster & maintain strategic relationships: Establish and nuture relationships with key decision-makers in government agencies, military branches (e.g., DoD, Air Force, Army, Navy), intelligence community, business to business, and other defense contractors. Senior Brand Ambassador: Act as a primary liaison with customers and partners, often representing the company at industry events, conferences, and briefings to enhance market presence and build credibility. They are also responsible for working with our marketing team to enhance brand awareness and build a marketing strategy for their service. Team and Financial Management Lead and Mentor the Business Development Team: Lead, manage and mentor a team of business development, capture, and proposal professionals both directly and indirectly. This includes fostering a results-driven and collaborative culture and ensuring the team has the skills and resources to succeed. Budget Management: Manage budgets related to business development activities, including managing budgets for business development, which includes resources for bids and proposals (B&P), internal research and development (IRAD), and other overhead costs; track budgets against awards received to determine if resources are/were used in the most effective and efficient manner possible. This data will be presented to senior business leadership to inform future operating budgets. Business Development and Capture Management Lead Full Business Development Lifecycle: Identify opportunities and qualifications to capture strategy and proposal execution while serving as the "capture manager" for key, high-value pursuits. Proposal Development and Negotiation: Lead the development of high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals in response to government solicitations (e.g., RFPs, RFQs); lead the negotiation of contracts, ensuring favorable terms for the company. Create New Teaming and Partnership Opportunities: Identify and vet potential teaming partners and subcontractors to strengthen the company's offerings and increase its chances of winning major contracts. What you'll need 20+ years’ progressive experience in business development, sales, or capture management within the US defense sector, specifically targeting US Military Service Accounts Proven track record of consistently exceeding multi-million dollar revenue targets and securing prime contracts with the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, or Coast Guard Deep understanding of the DoD acquisition lifecycle, FAR/DFARS regulations, and government contracting vehicles (e.g., IDIQs, OTAs, BPAs) Extensive network of contacts within the US Military, defense contractors, and relevant government agencies Experience with a diverse range of contract types (e.g., FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M) Knowledge of emerging technologies and their application to military challenges Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent experience Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, including across a diverse set of internal stakeholders Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels Demonstrable experience of positioning organization as the preferred (vs required) partner in a competitive market Excellent negotiation and closing skills Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office Suite Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities High emotional intelligence and intellectual curiosity Inspires coalition building and idea generation across the organization Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent experience US Government position. US Citizenship required Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI Ability to travel 50 – 60% both CONUS and OCONUS What will help you on the job Proven experience working within Special Access Programs within the DoD, other international militaries, or industry Master’s degree in a technical or business field Demonstrated experience in the operations or maintenance of military operational information networks, communications, and cyberspace systems Proven experience as an acquisition program manager Active TS/SCI Clearance Salary range $238,500.00 - $376,000.00 / 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 $325,500.00- $488,500.00/ 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.

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Posted 18 days ago
Viasat, Inc.

Senior 5G / LTE Systems Engineer

Viasat, Inc.AnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$135K - 214K a year

Lead design, deployment, and troubleshooting of advanced 5G/LTE wireless networks, including open RAN and satellite integration, supporting large-scale deployments. | Requires 8+ years in wireless engineering, expertise in 5G/LTE, open RAN, RF, IP networking, virtualization, and experience leading deployment projects. | 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 Viasat is rapidly growing its advanced wireless capabilities across 5G, LTE, and dedicated wireless access networks! We are seeking a 5G/LTE Systems Engineer to serve as a technical authority across system design, RAN architecture, network integration, optimization, and large-scale deployment programs. The day-to-day 5G / LTE / Private Wireless Architecture Lead the design and implementation of private 5G and LTE systems, including core-to-RAN integration, mobility management, traffic engineering, and enterprise/mission-critical applications. Design radio access architectures, including CU/DU splits, fronthaul/mid-haul/backhaul planning, and system-level performance optimization. Develop and test network slicing capabilities for traffic separation, QoS, and SLA-driven service enablement. Architect advanced automation frameworks, RAN policy engines, and intelligent control platforms. O-RAN / Open RAN Engineering Lead system engineering for open RAN architectures, including interoperability testing and disaggregated component integration. Support deployments across bare metal, virtualized, and cloud-native environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and resilience. Conduct software assessment, system tuning, parameter management, and release certification. Satellite & Terrestrial Network Integration Integrate RAN workloads over high-latency and variable-latency transport, including GEO/LEO satellite mid-haul connectivity. Optimize CU–DU interfaces, resiliency strategies, and buffer handling for satellite-linked access nodes. Field Engineering, Troubleshooting & Network Optimization Lead complex troubleshooting across RF layers, transport, IP networking, and RAN software. Perform KPI analysis, performance audits, RF sweeps, and site integration. Support acceptance testing, cutovers, staging, and maintenance window activities. Travel up to 60% to support field operations, engineering validation, and deployment readiness. Automation, Tools & Documentation Develop scripts, validation tools, monitoring utilities, and deployment frameworks. Create MOPs, training material, operational guidelines, and system documentation. Cross-Functional Technical Leadership Serve as SME for 5G/LTE, private wireless, open RAN, RF integration, and transport architectures. Collaborate with product, engineering, R&D, operations, NOC, and construction teams. Provide guidance during architecture reviews, design cycles, and deployment planning. What you'll need Technical 8+ years of experience in wireless engineering, including LTE and 5G RAN systems. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent years of experience. Expertise with open RAN architectures and disaggregated radio access components. Strong RF knowledge: propagation, antenna systems, DAS, and radio parameter tuning. Experience with private wireless (CBRS), enterprise mobility solutions, and mixed indoor/outdoor deployments. Strong IP networking background (routing, switching, QoS, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6). Experience with virtualization, containers, cloud-native infrastructures (Kubernetes, OpenStack). Proficiency with RAN/system troubleshooting tools and OSS/EMS platforms. Ability to integrate new features, evaluate software releases, and resolve system-level issues. Ability to lead technical teams and support large-scale deployment activities. Strong communication and documentation skills. Proven experience managing migration programs with minimal service impact. Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% to support nationwide deployments. US citizenship required Must be able to work onsite at our College Station TX location; hybrid. What will help you on the job Understanding of 3GPP Rel-15–18 standards, NSA/SA operations, and 5G Core. Familiarity with O-RAN Alliance specifications and orchestration frameworks. Experience integrating RAN systems into satellite or constrained-latency transport networks. Scripting experience (Python, Bash); CI/CD familiarity. Understanding of ZTP, telemetry systems, and API-driven configurations. Knowledge of 5G/CBRS security frameworks. Experience supporting federal or mission-critical communications. Desired: CBRS CPI, cloud certifications, advanced wireless certifications. Salary range $135,000.00 - $213,500.00 / 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 $168,000.00- $252,000.00/ 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.

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Posted 18 days ago
Viasat, Inc.

Program Manager - GSS Government Aviation

Viasat, Inc.AnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$124K - 196K a year

Manage and support satellite communication programs for government clients, ensuring contractual and technical requirements are met. | Requires 5+ years of program management experience supporting government organizations, aerospace engineering knowledge, and security clearance. | 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 You're responsible for the successful execution of programs from conception through completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and serve as the point of contact for stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams, driving teamwork and delivering outstanding results. You will work closely with Business Area leadership in managing customer contracts in an organization chartered to deliver high-quality, ground breaking satellite communications system equipment for government customers. The day-to-day Your customer management expertise and passion will be integral to help us craft new networks and service existing programs.­ You will work closely with our Business Development team and directly with our customers to define system requirements, and will work with our engineering and operations teams to find and deliver practical solutions meeting these requirements.­ You will be the point of contact for key programmatic communications with our customers and provide best-of-class service and support throughout the entire program life-cycle while participating in business area growth. What you'll need 5+ years' multifaceted Program Management experience supporting Government organizations Solid track record to work in high pressure situations while maintaining integrity Ability to present technical and programmatic details at an abstracted level in a customer-facing language Shown experience leading and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including, but not limited to, Business Development, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, and Operations both internally and externally Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Programmatic gate process experience Aerospace engineering subject area with aircraft certification experience Solid track record with driving contractual requirements to deliver on-time Bachelor's Degree in a technical subject area or equivalent experience US Government position. US Citizenship Required Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to acquire when administratively feasible Ability to travel up to 50% both CONUS and OCONUS What will help you on the job Masters degree in a technical OR business subject area Active DoD Top Secret clearance Salary range $124,000.00 - $195,500.00 / 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 $143,000.00- $215,000.00/ 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.

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Posted 22 days ago
Viasat, Inc.

Senior Technical Recruiter

Viasat, Inc.AnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$103K - 177K a year

Manage full-cycle recruiting for cleared technical roles, develop sourcing strategies, conduct assessments, and coordinate hiring processes. | Minimum 5 years of recruiting experience, with at least 3 years in sourcing cleared technical candidates, and deep knowledge of security clearance processes. | 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 You will: Own the full-cycle recruiting process for cleared software engineering and related technical positions. This includes collaborating closely with hiring managers to determine requirements and develop targeted sourcing strategies. Actively build and maintain pipelines for Secret, TS/SCI, and Polygraph candidates using advanced sourcing tools, niche communities, and strategic partnerships. Your responsibilities include engaging candidates, conducting technical and behavioral assessments, coordinating structured interviews, and guiding hiring teams through balanced and well-grounded decision-making. You will lead all aspects of offer negotiations using a data-driven approach to ensure competitive packages and a positive candidate experience. Additionally, you will draw on industry trends to provide advice to collaborators. You will maintain accurate ATS and CRM records. You will produce reports on key hiring metrics and coordinate efforts with Employer Branding to position Viasat as a preferred workplace. Representing Viasat at cleared hiring events and ensuring strict adherence to compliance and security standards will be integral to your success. The day-to-day As a Senior Technical Recruiter passionate about software engineering roles requiring security clearance, your day begins by partnering closely with hiring managers. You define role requirements, clearance levels, and technical proficiencies. You will develop sourcing strategies and actively engage cleared talent through job boards, Clearance Jobs, LinkedIn, military transition programs, and niche communities. Throughout the day, you will screen candidates for both skill-based and interpersonal suitability, validate clearance status, and prepare detailed candidate summaries for hiring teams. You will coordinate interviews, guide structured assessments, and facilitate debrief sessions to ensure fair and informed decisions. In parallel, you will manage offer negotiations, using market data to craft competitive packages. Regularly, you will update the ATS with accurate candidate status, analyze funnel metrics, and share insights with relevant partners. You will also collaborate with Employer Branding to develop targeted campaigns and serve as a Viasat ambassador at security-cleared recruitment events. Compliance is a top priority, with a focus on maintaining compliance standards, data hygiene, and audit readiness, and partnering with security and HR teams to ensure smooth, compliant hiring processes. What you'll need You must have at least 5 years of end-to-end recruiting experience in agency or corporate sectors. Three or more of those years should focus on sourcing cleared technical candidates (Confidential, TS/SCI, and/or Polygraph). Proven success hiring software engineers (e.g., embedded C/C++, Java, Python, cloud/Kubernetes, Linux, networking/cyber) in Aerospace & Defense / Government contracting or the Intelligence Community. Deep working knowledge of security clearance processes, program sensitivity, and candidate care in a cleared environment. Bachelors degree or higher in business, communication, HR or a related field Proven skill in structured interviewing, assessment alignment, offer planning, and securing candidates in challenging talent environments. Strong, data-driven operating rhythm: pipeline hygiene, funnel analytics, and insight storytelling that influences decisions. Proficiency with ATS/CRM platforms (iCIMS preferred), sourcing tools, and social recruiting. Excellent communication and collaborator management skills—written, verbal, and executive-ready presentations. U.S. Citizenship (role supports U.S. Government hiring. What will help you on the job Proven ability to develop and lead cleared hiring programs at scale, including strategic partnerships with military transition organizations and universities. Proficiency in competitive intelligence and market mapping related to security-cleared technical experts across multiple regions. Certification in Talent Acquisition or HR fields (e.g., AIRS, SHRM-CP, LinkedIn Certified Recruiter). Experience bringing to bear AI sourcing tools and automation workflows to optimize candidate engagement. Background in employer branding strategy for cleared technical roles, including campaign development and measurement of return on investment. Ability to mentor and coach junior recruiters or lead special projects within Talent Acquisition. Expert-level experience with sourcing tools such as HireEZ and LinkedIn Recruiter, and advanced CRM management for talent engagement. Experience in negotiating intricate compensation arrangements for highly cleared technical professionals in competitive markets. Salary range $102,500.00 - $176,500.00 / 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 $127,000.00- $191,000.00/ 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.

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Posted 26 days ago
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General Manager, Tactical Communications Solutions

ViaSat Inc.Darnestown, MDFull-time
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Compensation$243K - 345K a year

Lead and manage a $200M+ P&L for the Tactical Communications Solutions business unit, driving strategy, growth, and innovation. | Requires 15+ years of executive leadership experience in defense or government technology sectors, with deep domain expertise in tactical communications, military networking, and government contracting. | 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 Viasat Government is seeking an accomplished and visionary General Manager (GM) to lead our Tactical Communications Solutions (TCS) business unit within the Mission Connections and Cybersecurity (MC2) business area, managing a $200M+ P&L. This executive role is pivotal in driving the strategy, growth, and execution for a diverse portfolio focused on delivering resilient connectivity and networking solutions across the tactical battlespace and into the enterprise cloud. The GM will be responsible for overseeing a rich mix of advanced products-including edge wireless devices, SATCOM terminals/systems, tactical data link gateways, software-defined edge-to-enterprise / cloud networking, and free-space optics communications. A core focus will be on accelerating product innovation while successfully expanding the business model toward integrated system solutions and service-based offerings to connect across the tactical battlespace and to the enterprise for our global government customers. The day-to-day • P&L and Business Management: Full ownership and accountability for the TCS business unit's $200M+ P&L, including revenue generation, margin performance, expense management, and driving profitable growth. • Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the long-term strategic vision for TCS, aligning product development, market penetration, and go-to-market strategies with overall Viasat Government objectives and evolving customer needs. • Innovation & Portfolio Evolution: Champion innovation across the product portfolio, focusing on next-generation edge devices, advanced networking, and secure, resilient communications technologies. Successfully drive the transition from pure product sales to integrated, service-based solutions and system delivery. • Customer and Market Focus: Serve as the executive-level point of contact for key government customers and partners. Deeply understand the tactical battlespace and enterprise cloud requirements to ensure the portfolio remains market-leading and relevant. • Organizational Development: Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing executive team across program management, product management, sales and business development. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. • Operational Excellence: Oversee the execution of complex programs and ensure operational efficiency in product development and delivery to maintain high levels of quality and customer satisfaction. • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work across engineering, business development, government affairs, operations, supply chain, Security, IT, contracts, legal & HR to own and ensure successful outcomes for our customers while meeting business commitments across revenue, schedule and quality. • M&A and Partnership: Identify and evaluate potential strategic partnerships, technology acquisitions, or ventures that align with the TCS growth strategy What you'll need • Executive Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of progressive executive leadership experience managing a significant P&L and driving growth (preferably $150M+) within the defense, aerospace, or government technology sector. • Customer focus and capture: Proven experience with understanding the customer problem to be solved and building sustaining customer relationships across multiple stakeholder and influencer communities, resulting in successful captures and business growth. • Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of tactical communications, military networking, SATCOM, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), or related C4ISR technologies along with an understanding of the broader DoW strategy and key gaps. • Execution Oversight: Demonstrated understanding of program management and control techniques (Agile Dev-Ops, Earned Value, Risk management). Demonstrated ability to manage cross functional teams of engineering, operations and supply chain. • Innovation Mindset: Experience driving discretionary spend priorities across portfolio to enhance competitive advantages. • Government Contracting: Comprehensive knowledge of US Government and international defense contracting, procurement cycles, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FAR/DFAR, ITAR). Recent demonstrated experience capturing and managing non-FAR based contracts (OTA, CSO, PPP) • Exceptional Strategic Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex market data, competitive landscapes, and technological trends into a clear, actionable long-term strategy. • Financial Acumen: Strong capability in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management necessary to manage a multi-million dollar P&L. • Executive Presence & Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence C-suite executives, senior military leadership, and Viasat Board members. • Inspirational Leadership: Proven ability to motivate, scale, and lead a geographically dispersed, high-tech organization. • Mentorship: The ability to identify gaps, build and grow teams and individuals to achieve high performance and advance to the next level while demonstrating a high-level of emotional intelligence. • Negotiation & Influence: Demonstrated success in complex negotiations with customers, partners, and suppliers. • Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business Administration). MBA or advanced technical degree preferred. • Clearance: Has the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance. • Ability to travel up to 30%. What will help you on the job • Prior experience as a General Manager or Business Unit Vice President within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 defense contractor. • Technical background and expertise in designing and or using TCS business relevant technologies. • Proven track record of successfully driving business model transformation, specifically transitioning from hardware/product sales to delivering complex integrated systems and/or managed services. • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance • Familiarity with Viasat's current technology platforms and/or the competitive landscape. • Experience leading teams in a matrix environment Salary range $242,500.00 - $345,000.00 / 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 $293,500.00- $396,500.00/ 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. • Executive Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of progressive executive leadership experience managing a significant P&L and driving growth (preferably $150M+) within the defense, aerospace, or government technology sector. • Customer focus and capture: Proven experience with understanding the customer problem to be solved and building sustaining customer relationships across multiple stakeholder and influencer communities, resulting in successful captures and business growth. • Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of tactical communications, military networking, SATCOM, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), or related C4ISR technologies along with an understanding of the broader DoW strategy and key gaps. • Execution Oversight: Demonstrated understanding of program management and control techniques (Agile Dev-Ops, Earned Value, Risk management). Demonstrated ability to manage cross functional teams of engineering, operations and supply chain. • Innovation Mindset: Experience driving discretionary spend priorities across portfolio to enhance competitive advantages. • Government Contracting: Comprehensive knowledge of US Government and international defense contracting, procurement cycles, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FAR/DFAR, ITAR). Recent demonstrated experience capturing and managing non-FAR based contracts (OTA, CSO, PPP) • Exceptional Strategic Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex market data, competitive landscapes, and technological trends into a clear, actionable long-term strategy. • Financial Acumen: Strong capability in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management necessary to manage a multi-million dollar P&L. • Executive Presence & Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence C-suite executives, senior military leadership, and Viasat Board members. • Inspirational Leadership: Proven ability to motivate, scale, and lead a geographically dispersed, high-tech organization. • Mentorship: The ability to identify gaps, build and grow teams and individuals to achieve high performance and advance to the next level while demonstrating a high-level of emotional intelligence. • Negotiation & Influence: Demonstrated success in complex negotiations with customers, partners, and suppliers. • Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business Administration). MBA or advanced technical degree preferred. • Clearance: Has the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance. • Ability to travel up to 30%. • P&L and Business Management: Full ownership and accountability for the TCS business unit's $200M+ P&L, including revenue generation, margin performance, expense management, and driving profitable growth. • Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the long-term strategic vision for TCS, aligning product development, market penetration, and go-to-market strategies with overall Viasat Government objectives and evolving customer needs. • Innovation & Portfolio Evolution: Champion innovation across the product portfolio, focusing on next-generation edge devices, advanced networking, and secure, resilient communications technologies. Successfully drive the transition from pure product sales to integrated, service-based solutions and system delivery. • Customer and Market Focus: Serve as the executive-level point of contact for key government customers and partners. Deeply understand the tactical battlespace and enterprise cloud requirements to ensure the portfolio remains market-leading and relevant. • Organizational Development: Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing executive team across program management, product management, sales and business development. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. • Operational Excellence: Oversee the execution of complex programs and ensure operational efficiency in product development and delivery to maintain high levels of quality and customer satisfaction. • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work across engineering, business development, government affairs, operations, supply chain, Security, IT, contracts, legal & HR to own and ensure successful outcomes for our customers while meeting business commitments across revenue, schedule and quality. • M&A and Partnership: Identify and evaluate potential strategic partnerships, technology acquisitions, or ventures that align with the TCS growth strategy

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Viasat, Inc.

Digital and Programmable Logic Engineer Intern

Viasat, Inc.Tempe, ArizonaInternship
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Compensation$43K - 118K a year

Assist in designing, developing, and testing digital electronics including FPGA's, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. | Pursuing a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field, with knowledge of digital hardware design, FPGA design methodology, and test equipment, and available for a full-time internship between May and September 2026. | 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 In this role you will learn to design, develop and test digital electronics, including FPGA's for commercial, military, airborne, and space products. The day-to-day As an intern on our team, you will work on a collaborative team of RF, power converter, mechanical, embedded SW, manufacturing and test engineers to ensure successful product development and transfer to production. Internship Program Details: You will work onsite at a Viasat office location for the duration of your internship. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams. Housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility. To ensure equity across our intern population, intern compensation is pre-determined based on a variety of factors including: role, location, and final graduation date. Intern compensation is non-negotiable. What you'll need Requirements: Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2026 and August 2027 Internship Dates: You must be available to work 40 hours/week for the full duration of the internship program as outlined in the cohort dates below. Limited exceptions may be granted. Viasat offers two options based on semester and quarter academic calendars: Cohort 1: May 18, 2026 – August 14, 2026 Cohort 2: June 22, 2026 – September 18, 2026 Citizenship: This position requires U.S. citizenship Additional: Knowledge of Digital hardware design fundamentals FPGA design methodology Experience with test equipment FPGA verification What will help you on the job Understanding of basic digital design, Verilog, System Verilog Salary range $20.91 - $56.97 / hourly. 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 $25.96 - $67.07/ hourly 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 careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/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.

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P&C Business Partner, Temporary

Viasat, Inc.AnywhereTemporary
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Compensation$81K - 127K a year

Partner with managers to implement people strategies that enhance performance, engagement, and culture, supporting organizational effectiveness and change initiatives. | Over 5 years of HR experience, proven partnership with senior management, and ability to use data for decision-making. | 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 People and Culture (P&C) Business Partner is a trusted advisor to managers and leaders within a business area, supporting the delivery of people strategies that enable performance, engagement, and growth. Reporting to the People Leader, Engineering, this role partners with other PCBPs and Talent Partners to implement people initiatives aligned to business priorities, providing guidance on organization design, talent development, performance, inclusion, and culture. This role operates with a blend of strategic and hands-on delivery — balancing business partnering with execution of core P&C programs. It supports the translation of global people strategies into local and functional actions, ensuring consistency and excellence in execution. Our purpose is twofold: to drive business performance and enable our people to be brilliant. This role is intended as a 6 month temporary position, open to US-Remote locations or Viasat office locations in Carlsbad, CA or Duluth in a hybrid work arrangement. The day-to-day Business Partnership Partner with managers/ senior managers and their teams to understand business priorities and provide people solutions that drive performance and engagement. Act as a sounding board and coach to managers, helping them manage change, build capability, and deliver results through their teams. Collaboration and Integration Work closely with P&C Centers of Excellence and People Operations to implement programs effectively and ensure alignment across the broader people agenda. Organization Effectiveness and Change Support organization design, team effectiveness, and change initiatives, ensuring structures, roles, and processes enable agility and future growth. Talent and Leadership Development Partner with Talent Partners, managers and leaders to identify, develop, and retain key talent. Support the execution of talent, performance, and succession planning processes, collaborating with Talent CoEs to build a strong leadership pipeline. Culture and Engagement Champion company values and inclusion, supporting initiatives that strengthen engagement, collaboration, and employee experience. Actively monitor engagement and partner with leaders to take meaningful action. Data and Insights Use people data, analytics, and feedback to inform decisions, highlight trends, and measure impact. Contribute to workforce planning discussions and anticipate future people needs. Operational Excellence Ensure consistent and effective delivery of core people processes (e.g., performance management, compensation cycles, employee relations) with a focus on compliance, fairness, and continuous improvement. What you'll need 5+ years of proven experience as an HR Business Partner or equivalent HR generalist role in a complex organization. Bachelors degree or higher in business, communications or related field Strong track record of partnering with senior managers to deliver impactful people initiatives. Experience in supporting organization change, team effectiveness, and talent management. Ability to apply data and analytics to inform decision-making. Strong interpersonal, influencing, and coaching skills. Commercial awareness and understanding of how people strategies enable business success. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, fast-paced environment. What will help you on the job Experience supporting international or multi-country teams, specifically Engineering talent. Exposure to digital HR tools and analytics platforms. Familiarity with workforce planning, DE&I, and culture transformation initiatives. Professional HR qualification (e.g., CIPD) or equivalent experience. Salary range $80,500.00 - $126,500.00 / 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 $99,500.00- $149,500.00/ 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.

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Senior Operations Program Manager

Viasat, Inc.Tempe, ArizonaFull-time
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Compensation$151K - 238K a year

Lead the entire product lifecycle from development to mass production, ensuring seamless integration of engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions. | Requires a bachelor's in engineering, 7+ years in program management or engineering, experience with complex technical products, and ability to manage contract manufacturers. | 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 a Senior Operations Program Manager to join our dynamic team in Tempe, AZ! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Tempe office and the flexibility of remote work. This highly technical Senior Operations Program Manager (OPM) acts as the single point of accountability and a critical bridge between engineering and operations to ensure the seamless transition of innovative products from concept through high-volume launch and scale. This individual leads the core cross-functional team, integrating functions like engineering, manufacturing, quality, and the supply chain. Leveraging a technical engineering background, the OPM is responsible for driving new product development into production, focusing on delivering world-class, high-visibility products on time, at scale, and at the highest quality. The day-to-day Own the complete product lifecycle from initial development through mass production, ensuring the readiness of engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions. Partner with engineering to influence product design, focusing on manufacturability, testability, cost, and scalability. Drive program execution, strategically balancing technical details and trade-offs to meet objectives for schedule, quality, and cost. Develop and implement a manufacturing test strategy that satisfies all program requirements. Identify and implement process/hardware improvements to boost the speed, quality, and scalability of new product introductions (NPI’s). Communicate program status, including risks and recovery plans, to executive leadership clearly and confidently. What you'll need A bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial). A minimum of 7+ years of experience in roles such as program management, product operations, or engineering (a mix of these is highly preferred). A proven track record of successfully taking complex technical products from development into mass production. Demonstrated strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and high attention to detail. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively influence and align both cross-functional internal teams and external partners. Proven ability to work under pressure, navigate ambiguity, and consistently deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Direct contract manufacturing experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. US Citizenship is required. What will help you on the job A master’s degree in engineering or an MBA. Direct experience managing Contract Manufacturers (CMs). A deep understanding of supply chain operations, quality systems, and product lifecycle management (PLM). Prior leadership experience or a demonstrated ability to grow into a managerial role. An active security clearance is preferred. Salary range $150,500.00 - $237,500.00 / 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 $187,000.00- $280,000.00/ 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.

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Product Development Program Manager, Ground Encryptor

Viasat, Inc.Tempe, Arizona, Carlsbad, California, Tampa, Florida, Marlborough, MassachusettsFull-time
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Compensation$151K - 238K a year

Lead complex secure networking and communication programs for government clients, coordinating diverse engineering teams and managing risks from inception to delivery. | Requires 10+ years in program management, experience with government and cryptographic hardware, active security clearance, and strong communication skills. | 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 Viasat Government - Secure Network Systems (SNS) is seeking an experienced program manager to join the leadership team of our growing high-assurance encryption business. You will lead teams to design, develop, qualify, certify, and transition to production secure networking and communication appliances for government customers. The day-to-day - This role requires expertise in managing complex programs, coordinating diverse engineering teams, mitigating risks, and fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion. - The successful candidate will have experience working with diverse engineering teams, including system architects, electrical design, software, mechanical, engineering analysis, special test equipment, and integration & test, while proactively managing risks, meeting commitments, and resolving challenges. - This position requires strong leadership, motivation, and direction of cross-disciplinary teams spanning multiple organizations and geographic locations. What you'll need - 10+ years of experience in Program Management as described above - Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors as an integral part of the deliverables - Monitor and manage the program level milestones, risks, issues and decisions - Extensive problem solving skills, and ability to drive resolutions to a close - Manage program communications internally to teams and externally to customers - Monitor and assess customer satisfaction, quality and profitability - At least 5 years’ experience in leading technical teams - Organization skills to manage multiple facets of a large-scale project and to track progress for several programs at once - Strong communication skills (written and verbal); ability to interact with all levels in the organization - Knowledge of EVMS practices - Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience - Experience executing US Government Programs, US citizenship required - Active DoD Secret clearance - Travel up to 25% What will help you on the job - Experience cryptographic hardware development programs - Knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and best practices such as PMP - Familiarity with security/cyber technologies and IP networking - Experience with leading and writing Government proposals - Experience developing hardware platforms for cryptographic services - Experience with encryption devices and certification processes Salary range $150,500.00 - $237,500.00 / 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 $187,000.00- $280,000.00/ 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.

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Senior Operations Program Manager

Viasat, Inc.Tempe, AZFull-time
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Compensation$151K - 238K a year

Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle from development to mass production, ensuring cross-functional alignment and process improvements. | Requires a bachelor's in engineering, 7+ years in program management or engineering, experience with complex technical products, and contract manufacturing knowledge. | 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 a Senior Operations Program Manager to join our dynamic team in Tempe, AZ! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Tempe office and the flexibility of remote work. This highly technical Senior Operations Program Manager (OPM) acts as the single point of accountability and a critical bridge between engineering and operations to ensure the seamless transition of innovative products from concept through high-volume launch and scale. This individual leads the core cross-functional team, integrating functions like engineering, manufacturing, quality, and the supply chain. Leveraging a technical engineering background, the OPM is responsible for driving new product development into production, focusing on delivering world-class, high-visibility products on time, at scale, and at the highest quality. The day-to-day • Own the complete product lifecycle from initial development through mass production, ensuring the readiness of engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions. • Partner with engineering to influence product design, focusing on manufacturability, testability, cost, and scalability. • Drive program execution, strategically balancing technical details and trade-offs to meet objectives for schedule, quality, and cost. • Develop and implement a manufacturing test strategy that satisfies all program requirements. • Identify and implement process/hardware improvements to boost the speed, quality, and scalability of new product introductions (NPI’s). • Communicate program status, including risks and recovery plans, to executive leadership clearly and confidently. What you'll need • A bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial). • A minimum of 7+ years of experience in roles such as program management, product operations, or engineering (a mix of these is highly preferred). • A proven track record of successfully taking complex technical products from development into mass production. • Demonstrated strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and high attention to detail. • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively influence and align both cross-functional internal teams and external partners. • Proven ability to work under pressure, navigate ambiguity, and consistently deliver results in a fast-paced environment. • Direct contract manufacturing experience. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. • US Citizenship is required. What will help you on the job • A master’s degree in engineering or an MBA. • Direct experience managing Contract Manufacturers (CMs). • A deep understanding of supply chain operations, quality systems, and product lifecycle management (PLM). • Prior leadership experience or a demonstrated ability to grow into a managerial role. • An active security clearance is preferred. Salary range $150,500.00 - $237,500.00 / 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 $187,000.00- $280,000.00/ 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.

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Director, Transformation Change Agent

Viasat, Inc.Tempe, AZFull-time
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Compensation$204K - 322K a year

Lead and develop a company-wide transformation portfolio, partnering with senior leaders to drive measurable outcomes and operational excellence. | Over 10 years of experience in business transformation, management consulting, or related fields, with proven success in managing complex projects and influencing senior stakeholders. | 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 excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic leader to join our newly formed Government Transformation Office as a Director, Transformation Change Agent! This is a remarkable opportunity to build the future of the Viasat Government business from the ground up! As a key leader and member of the transformation team, you will be a catalyst for change at the most strategic level, driving the effort alongside business and functional leaders. As a principal architect of our company-wide transformation, partnering directly with senior executives to drive a portfolio of high-impact initiatives that will accelerate growth and drive operational excellence. The day-to-day As a Transformation Change Agent, you will serve as the primary strategic partner to leaders across the business, helping them build and implement their portfolio of transformation initiatives. You will guide and mentor initiative leaders, equipping them with the tools and methodologies to deliver measurable outcomes. Your role will be pivotal in developing and implementing a standardized transformation framework, ensuring we have the governance, KPIs, and reporting needed for success. You will also personally lead high-priority, cross-functional projects and ensure a robust pipeline of initiatives is maintained to meet our strategic and financial targets. This dynamic role involves daily collaboration with senior leaders, finance professionals, and functional groups in a team-centric environment dedicated to achieving program and company-wide excellence. What you'll need • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related technical field. • 10+ years of progressive experience in business transformation, management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field with a clear track record of leading large-scale change programs. • Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of complex projects and consistently delivering measurable results, such as significant cost savings, revenue growth, or performance improvements. • Proven track record of leading teams, problem solving, performance analysis, and utilizing program management techniques. • Exceptional ability to influence and align senior executive stakeholders in a matrixed organization. • Strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative problem-solving skills. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Top Secret Clearance. • This role will be located out of our office in Carlsbad, CA. • 10% travel What will help you on the job • Master's degree in Business or a technical field. • Experience in the Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications, or Technology industries. • Direct functional expertise in Corporate Development, Mergers and Acquisitions, Go-to-Market strategy, Operations, Engineering program management, or IT transformation. • Formal training and certification in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred) or Agile. Salary range $203,500.00 - $321,500.00 / 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 $253,000.00- $379,000.00/ 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. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related technical field. • 10+ years of progressive experience in business transformation, management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field with a clear track record of leading large-scale change programs. • Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of complex projects and consistently delivering measurable results, such as significant cost savings, revenue growth, or performance improvements. • Proven track record of leading teams, problem solving, performance analysis, and utilizing program management techniques. • Exceptional ability to influence and align senior executive stakeholders in a matrixed organization. • Strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative problem-solving skills. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Top Secret Clearance. • This role will be located out of our office in Carlsbad, CA. • 10% travel Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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Senior Software Engineer - AI/ML

Viasat, Inc.AnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$161K - 255K a year

Lead development and design of AI/ML software solutions in Python, build cloud data pipelines and infrastructure, collaborate with data scientists, and maintain CI/CD workflows. | 6+ years software development with Python, expertise in AI/ML systems, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, Agile experience, and US citizenship. | 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 role focuses on building and evolving AI/ML-driven software solutions. You will be a key contributor within a dynamic team of data scientists and machine learning engineers, responsible for the full lifecycle of our AI/ML-based systems and services. Your work will directly enable the creation and maintenance of robust tools that deliver data-driven insights across various business areas. The day-to-day Leading object-oriented software development and design, primarily in Python. Building and optimizing robust data pipelines and services hosted in AWS and GCP. Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) established methodologies (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Collaborating closely with data scientists and ML engineers to put AI/ML models into production. Maintaining and promoting standard processes in CI/CD workflows for continuous integration and deployment. Providing automated reports and AI-derived insights to support various business areas. Actively participating in an Agile development environment, including planning, tracking, and reporting on progress. Partnering with team members to collect requirements and collaborate with them during the Agile development process. What you'll need Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related technical field. At least 6 years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on Python. Proven expertise in object-oriented design and system-level architecture of AI/ML software systems. Extensive experience with cloud deployments and maintaining infrastructure in major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), including services relevant to ML (e.g., AWS Sagemaker, GCP Vertex AI, Azure ML). Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi). Demonstrated experience with CI/CD tools and standard processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). Experience deploying and maintaining machine learning models in production environments. Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and experience working effectively with data scientists and machine learning engineers. Agile team development experience. Proficient communication abilities (both oral and written) to support technical and multi-functional cooperation. Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Experience in supporting business operations with data-driven solutions. US Citizenship required. Ability to travel up to 10%. What will help you on the job Understanding of manufacturing and testing processes. Experience with test data analysis and visualization tool ecosystem Salary range $161,000.00 - $255,000.00 / 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 $200,500.00- $300,500.00/ 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.

Python
Object-oriented design
AWS
GCP
Terraform
CloudFormation
CI/CD
AI/ML model deployment
Agile
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Viasat, Inc.

Software Engineer

Viasat, Inc.AnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$136K - 214K a year

Oversee and ensure the smooth operation of essential software systems crucial to business operations. Assist engineers and developers by providing expert support to solve technical challenges and enhance productivity. | 5+ years as a Software Engineer or equivalent experience is required. Proficiency in multiple programming languages and maintaining Linux operating systems is essential. | 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 Maintaining Business-Critical Applications: Oversee and ensure the smooth operation of essential software systems crucial to business operations Support to Business: Assist engineers and developers by providing expert support to solve technical challenges and enhance productivity Triaging and Troubleshooting Issues: Quickly identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues to minimize downtime and ensure seamless operations Deploy and Maintain Infrastructure: Manage the deployment and upkeep of IT infrastructure to support business needs effectively Create Automated Playbooks: Develop and implement automated playbooks to reduce manual intervention and increase efficiency in repetitive tasks. Documented Runbooks: Create, update, and adhere to comprehensive runbooks to standardize procedures and improve reliability Integration through APIs: Work with various integrations using multiple APIs to ensure systems are well interconnected and data flows smoothly across platforms Upgrading and Patching Applications: Carry out application upgrades and patches either manually or via automation to maintain system security and performance The day-to-day Work in a team using Agile methodologies with monthly sprints to ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality solutions Assist team members, engineers, and developers by providing support and helping them overcome any issues or blockers they encounter Code, test, and deploy automation to reduce human error and increase operational efficiencies. Become a member of the on-call rotation to ensure application uptime What you'll need 5+ years as a Software Engineer or equivalent experience Proficient in multiple programming languages (python, go, ruby, java) Maintaining and fixing Linux operating systems (such as CentOS and Ubuntu) Participate in the on-call schedule US Citizenship What will help you on the job Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Ability to work in public cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) Knowledge of IaC - Terraform / Cloud Formation / ARM templates Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef Understanding of CI/CD tooling and SDLC General networking knowledge (TCP/UDP, Firewalls, routing, DNS) Salary range $135,500.00 - $214,000.00 / 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 $168,500.00- $252,500.00/ 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.

Software Engineering
Python
Go
Ruby
Java
Linux
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Azure
GCP
Terraform
Ansible
CI/CD
Networking
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