Hardware Manager

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 seeking a Hardware Line Manager to lead and develop our Lausanne Hardware team. As a key leader, you will manage the Hardware team within a multidisciplinary R&D team of talented engineers developing next-generation satellite communication technologies.

You will be responsible for both people management and technical leadership, ensuring the successful delivery of highly reliable hardware solutions for advanced systems such as phased array antennas, in demanding environments (land mobile, aerospace).

Team leadership & management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers
• Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and support career growth
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture
• Manage resource allocation, hiring, and team scalability

Project & technical leadership

• Oversee the full development lifecycle of electronic hardware projects
• Ensure high-quality design, validation, and delivery of analog and mixed-signal electronics
• Drive system architecture decisions in collaboration with RF, mechanical, and software teams
• Ensure compliance with requirements (performance, reliability, size, weight, and environmental constraints)
• Manage risks, priorities, and timelines across multiple projects

Execution & coordination

• Interface with internal stakeholders and external partners (suppliers, contractors)
• Ensure alignment with program milestones, budgets, and deliverables
• Oversee design reviews, testing, and production readiness
• Promote best practices in design, documentation, and verification

What you'll need

• MSc or equivalent, in electronic engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in hardware/electrical engineering, including technical leadership
• Previous experience in team management or informal leadership roles
• Strong expertise in analog and mixed-signal design
• Experience with full product lifecycle: design, validation, and industrialization
• Solid knowledge of PCB design tools (preferably Altium)
• Experience with tests activities & lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, VNA, etc.)
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to drive decisions and align cross-functional teams
• Availability to travel to the US and across Europe to follow up with the other team members, contractors, and to attend conferences

What will help you on the job

• Experience with high-speed interfaces and complex systems
• Knowledge of satellite systems or RF architectures
• Experience with FPGA or microcontrollers
• Experience designing for harsh environments (aerospace, automotive, etc.)
• Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama)
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC design and testing
• Strong system-level thinking and architecture skills
• Strong balance between technical depth and people leadership
• Ability to scale and structure a hardware team
• Focus on execution excellence and delivery predictability
• Capability to influence across disciplines and organizations

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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 .