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Project Engineer

Viasat logoViasat$95,000–$149,500/yrCarlsbad, California; Germantown, Maryland; Englewood, ColoradoFull-timePosted 1mo ago

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## About us At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space. We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals.

When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action. ## What you'll do Join our Engineering team and help support the delivery of engineering solutions across our Hybrid Platforms organization.

As a Project Engineer, you will contribute to projects involving fiber connectivity, network engineering, compute infrastructure, automation platforms, and physical deployments. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with foundational technical knowledge who enjoys learning across multiple technology domains while supporting project execution and operational activities.

This is a site‑based role, employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five‑day workweek. ## The day-to-day What’s the day-to-day like for this candidate? - Support hardware platform evaluations by assisting with lab testing, documenting results, and tracking findings for review by senior engineers. - Assist in developing technical specifications and deployment requirements under the guidance of domain experts. - Help gather and organize information used in site readiness assessments for infrastructure deployments. - Support analysis of capacity data and asset inventories for refresh and lifecycle planning activities. - Assist with troubleshooting activities related to hardware, software, or deployment integration issues. - Research vendor products and technical solutions and contribute to comparison analyses evaluating cost, capabilities, and operational requirements. - Participate in design reviews and project meetings to gain knowledge of engineering processes and standards. - Coordinate project activities with engineering, deployment, operations, and sourcing teams to help ensure deliverables are completed on schedule. - Maintain project documentation, action-item tracking, and status updates using established processes and tools. - Work with domain leads and project stakeholders to document technical requirements and support project execution. ## What you'll need - A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in project engineering, systems engineering, infrastructure operations, technical support, or a related technical field. - Foundational understanding of networking, server hardware, cloud platforms, security concepts, or infrastructure deployments. - A BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred. - Ability to manage assigned tasks and priorities while working on multiple projects. - Willingness to learn technical concepts across several infrastructure domains. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to follow established procedures and apply good judgment when resolving routine issues. - Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Analytical problem-solving skills and a desire to develop technical expertise. ## What will help you on the job - Exposure to infrastructure operations, telecommunications, networking, or cloud environments. - Experience using Jira, Confluence, or similar project tracking and documentation tools. - Familiarity with hardware lifecycle management, inventory management, or deployment activities. - Interest in learning about large-scale infrastructure and global deployment operations. - Ability to work effectively in a team environment while seeking guidance when needed. - Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and processes. ## Salary range $95,000.00 - $149,500.00 / 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 $117,500.00- $176,500.00/ 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.

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From Viasat's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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