Systems AI&T - Satellite Payload Lead

Job description

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.

You will serve as the technical lead for Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) of a satellite communications payload, driving the development and delivery of Payload Support/Test Equipment (STE) and associated ground systems. This role spans design, integration, and delivery of payload STEs to the satellite bus provider, ensuring payload readiness for system-level integration and launch.

You will lead the architecture, design for manufacturing (DFM), and implementation of test infrastructure, including ground support equipment (GSE), ground software (GSW), and payload testbeds. This includes development of emulators and user interfaces to support efficient payload verification and operations.

• Lead end-to-end payload AI&T strategy, including STE, GSE, and GSW development and delivery.
• Define architecture and design of payload testbeds, including hardware, harnessing, and interface electronics.
• Drive design for Payload manufacturing, build plans, test plans, procedures, and build travelers from start of payload integration through launch.
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