Technical Product Owner – 3GPP Core
Viasat · Carlsbad, CA | Germantown, MD · Engineering
About this role
Viasat is hiring a mid-level Product Manager based in Carlsbad, CA | Germantown, MD. The posting calls out experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD, Networking, Microservices. Compensation is listed at $198,500–$313,000 per year.
- Role
- Product Manager
- Function
- product
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA | Germantown, MD
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- Apr 15, 2026
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Job description
from Viasat careersOne 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’re seeking an experienced Technical Product Owner to lead and evolve our 3GPP Core Network capability, with a focus on NB-IoT Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and 5G NR use cases. This role requires hands‑on experience with mobile core technologies, strong systems‑level understanding of 3GPP architecture, and the ability to drive a roadmap that advances our satellite‑based mobility strategy.
We’re looking for someone who can bridge network engineering, standards, and operational excellence—enabling mobile core capabilities that not only meet 3GPP and GSMA interoperability standards, but also deliver a highly optimized, reliable experience for NTN terminals and global customers.
The day-to-day
- Own and manage the global product roadmap for NB‑IoT NTN and 5G NR NTN Core Network capabilities.
- Define and prioritize technical requirements that enhance NTN performance, roaming behaviors, attach procedures, mobility, and service continuity for satellite‑enabled devices.