Sr. Strategic Space Systems Program Manager
Viasat · Tempe, AZ · Program Management
About this role
Viasat is hiring a senior-level Program Manager in the operations function based in Tempe, AZ. Compensation is listed at $141,500–$224,000 per year.
- Role
- Program Manager
- Function
- operations
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Tempe, AZ
- Department
- Program Management
- 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
The Strategic Space Systems (S3) team at Viasat in Tempe, Arizona is responsible for development of full lifecycle space programs with varying scope, from chip scale to full-on space missions. Our programs provide key capabilities for the US government as well as commercial end-users.
Programs in the business area are far-reaching and impactful - enabling the US and the world in commercial and defense applications like resilient space communications and networking, remote sensing, and much more. The S3 team is primarily composed of a small group of highly skilled cross-domain engineers who take on challenging problems daily.
As a Program Manager, you will lead multiple, concurrent space flight hardware manufacturing and test programs. The ideal candidate will build and maintain strong customer relationships, lead a multi-functional engineering and operations team, ensure successful program execution through disciplined cost, schedule, and risk management, drive proposal activities, and champion continuous improvement.