Telecommunications Project Engineer – Temporary

Viasat, Inc.


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:

As Project Engineer, you will provide engineering support on a wide range of turnkey telecoms projects. Primary tasks include: systems design, preparation of engineering documents, testing and commissioning of telecoms systems. This role works in collaboration with the Project Management group to ensure the effective delivery of projects and services to SI customers, and with the Sales Group to ensure the effective delivery of technical consultation and estimates for bids and proposals.

The day-to-day:

  • To support the lead engineer for the project, supervise other specialists and technicians on the lifecycle of the project improving utilization of the available resources.
  • The detailed design, production of project documents & drawings, configuration, pre-fat testing, and conduction of client witnessed fats as required (paga, cctv, acs, radio, lan, wan, scs, ids, etc.)
  • To provide support to all the project stakeholders during the project lifecycle.
  • Liaise with suppliers & third parties and assist the Project Management group to ensure the smooth and successful delivery of each Project on time and budget, ensuring that all agreed customer requirements are met.
  • Support the Company Quality Program within SI operations to uphold the highest quality standards. Ensuring compliance and maintainability of the ISO certifications across the SI operations performing appropriate checks to audit/monitor alignment.
  • Support the dedication of an HS&E program across all technical work groups that provides the appropriate training, awareness, and job planning for zero incidents and accidents, both in the office or customer worksites.
  • Travel and attend customer meetings, project review meetings, FATs, vendor system testing; site installation supervision, site commissioning and witnessing SATs both on and offshore as the need arises.

What you’ll need:

  • 5+ years of experience of an Operational Engineering environment preferably in the Energy Industry
  • 5+ years of significant experience of Projects work.
  • Capable of working under pressure and the ability to multi-task effectively both independently and within a team
  • Flexible and willing to meet customer requirements
  • Experience with standard MS Office applications
  • Must be located in the United States
  • Associates Degree in a relevant technical subject.
  • Travel may be required locally and internationally

What will help you on the job:

  • Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical subject.

Salary range: $117,450.00 – $193,600.00 / 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 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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