New Product Introduction Engineer

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.

Are you in the market for a new role with an innovative organization? We are now seeking a new NPI Engineer for our Carlsbad, CA location! New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineering is a value-add role in the product development process. The NPI Engineer works with operational and business functions in support of hardware build activities during development supporting aggressive development schedules. In addition, the NPI Engineer works with Ops functional team members in preparation for LRIP builds and production ramp.

• Support prototype hardware planning and build activity.
• Interact with product development teams in support of product development schedule.
• Interact with Operational support groups (planning, supply chain, DFM, Mfg Eng, QA, etc.).
• Apply your product development knowledge and experience, provide guidance and recommendations to the teams.
• Ensure product designs support production readiness

• Quality oriented engineer with 7+ years' experience in development of sophisticated electronic hardware under aggressive schedule constraints.
• Engineering background with a "can-do" mindset. Eager to get involved and willing to accept any task in support of the program needs.
• Broad based, hands-on, engineering-level involvement in support of electronic hardware manufacturing (process, methods, risk mitigation, etc.). Experience supporting both outsourced work at contract manufacturers and in-house assembly and test.
• Key areas of experience include: Fabrication and assembly of sophisticated electronics, box build assembly, wire and harness fabrication, metal fabrication, wet processes (paint, plating, conformal coat).
• Strong understanding of structured development process including preparation and presentations at gate reviews, configuration management, BOM creation, procurement systems, contractual flow-down requirements etc.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, IPC specifications, workmanship, etc.
• Core member of the hardware development team.
• US citizenship required.
• Up to 10% travel.

• Previous experience in an NPI Engineering role supporting electronics and hardware fabrication, assembly, and production planning. Space experience in the above is a plus.
• Candidates located within a commutable distance from Carlsbad, CA highly desired.

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.