Project Engineer - Government Aviation
Viasat · Carlsbad, CA · Engineering
About this role
Viasat is hiring a mid-level Program Manager in the operations function based in Carlsbad, CA. The posting calls out experience with Docker, Linux, Embedded Systems. Compensation is listed at $141,500–$224,000 per year.
- Role
- Program Manager
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- May 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
Viasat’s Government Aviation Team is looking for a Project Engineer to help with the technical execution of our Government Aviation programs and captures. This will include completing the delivery of currently scoped developments as well as future functionality and enhancements to the existing Government Aviation programs, products, and services.
This is a wide-ranging technical role that will require the successful candidate to participate and oversee activities including design, development, system integration, delivery, and support. Part of this role involves interactions with Viasat’s partners, Government customers, internal stakeholders, and other third parties involving highly technical topics.
The successful applicant must be self-motivated, capable of completing complex tasks with minimum supervision, and have the confidence and ability to promote improvements and introduce new technologies. This includes the courage to think creatively and communicate outside-the-box ideas effectively.