U.S. Licensing Specialist
Viasat · Remote (United States) | Carlsbad, CA | Washington D. C., WA · Legal / Contracts / Compliance
About this role
Viasat is hiring a mid-level IT Engineer in the operations function as a remote position. Compensation is listed at $89,000–$141,000 per year.
- Role
- IT Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Remote (United States) | Carlsbad, CA | Washington D. C., WA
- Work mode
- Remote
- Department
- Legal / Contracts / Compliance
- Posted
- May 27, 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, Inc. seeks a U.S. Licensing Specialist to join its government affairs and regulatory team. This successful candidate will play a key role in acquiring and managing the regulatory authorizations that facilitate Viasat’s provision of innovative services in the United States.
While a law degree is not required, this role incorporates GC elements, including the monitoring of legal environments and the formulation of adaptable company positions to mitigate regulatory risk.
The day-to-day
- Project Management: Manage complex licensing projects and effectively track and communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
- Internal Collaboration: Work with Viasat’s global licensing team, as well as other business, technical, legal, and accounting teams, to acquire vital inputs for licensing materials and ensure they align with product roadmaps.
- Application Drafting: Work with internal and external stakeholders to draft application narratives, develop template application materials, and otherwise support the submission of license applications and related filings.