Senior Component Engineer

About us

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.What you'll do

Viasat is looking for a strategically minded person who has an affinity for detail!

As a Component Engineer, we are responsible for staying informed of the latest technologies and component developments in the industry and developing your market knowledge to make scalable and proactive component recommendations for our latest generation designs. You will manage New Component Requests, maintain components and Lifecycle in our PLM system and proper syncing with our EBS system. Your proven ability to work well with others will enable you to influence and institutionalize change throughout the organization. You will also need to leverage your excellent customer service skills to garner the trust and respect of both internal and external customers. The day-to-day

Learn and stay informed of technology developments that may benefit designs

COTS part creation and lifecycle management and reporting

Part validation, duplicate parts, classification, overall database integrity

Generate Source Control Drawings as required

Work closely with the Compliance and Environmental and Supply Chain teams

Lifecycle management, including Obsolescence, Change Process, LTB Notices, New revs, errata

Support the management of component standards and component GIDEP alerts

Support CAD teams with proper drawings/specs

Multi-sourcing/multi-supplier to reduce Sole Sourced components

Interface with Receiving to resolve discrepancies What you'll need

5+ years of technical experience in development of highly complex products in aerospace and/or a communications environment

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field or equivalent years of experience

Understanding of electrical, mechanical and OEM computer/network component datasheets

Strong Oral and Written skills

Travel is up to 10%

US Citizenship Required What will help you on the job

Strong understanding and of working with Oracle Agile PLM or other PLM

Working knowledge of components, MIL Specs and MIL Standards is a plus

#LI-BBS Salary range

$117,000.00 - $185,000.00 / annually.

For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $143,000.00- $215,000.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at

EEO Statement

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.