Space Product Quality Assurance 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 ready to launch a career where precision meets the cosmos? As a Product Quality Assurance Engineer, you won't just be a part of the team; you'll be the crucial link ensuring every satellite system we send skyward performs flawlessly. From the drawing board to the launchpad, you'll orchestrate the meticulous dance of quality and reliability, guaranteeing that our innovations not only reach orbit but excel in the harsh environment of space. If you're passionate about safeguarding groundbreaking technology and thrive on impactful collaboration, prepare to elevate your career to new heights.

• You'll oversee all product assurance aspects throughout the satellite's lifecycle, including reviewing hardware and software design requirements, integration, and testing.
• Develop and implement comprehensive product assurance plans and procedures. These plans will align with customer requirements and industry standards like AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Define and document quality assurance strategies tailored to specific mission types, ensuring compliance with space standards such as ECSS.
• Work closely with internal teams (engineering, manufacturing) and external stakeholders (customers, partners, suppliers) to apply appropriate product assurance rigor and meet all requirements.
• Oversee and approve the selection and procurement of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts, as well as the selection and qualification of materials and processes (M&P).
• Manage and participate in various quality assurance activities, including reviews (internal, customer, partner), inspections, and managing end-item data.
• Support bid efforts by reviewing, defining, and documenting product assurance requirements.
• Oversee, approve, onboard, and monitor suppliers throughout the product lifecycle. This includes ensuring quality requirements are flowed down and verified for compliance.
• Support risk management and contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives.
• Manage changes, deviations, and conduct impact analyses throughout projects.
• Lead root cause analysis for product or process discrepancies and develop effective corrective actions.
• Manage and maintain quality records to ensure full traceability and accountability.
• Support new product introduction, manufacturing, product acceptance, and delivery processes.
• Participate in various audits, including internal, external, customer, and supplier audits.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent (electronics, aerospace, mechanical/materials).
• Familiarity with and able to audit to AS9100, ISO 9001, and ECSS standards (or equivalents).
• 5 or more years of experience in product assurance of space projects working with other space customers, ESA, UKSA.

• Experience working with and managing partners or vendors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing workload and tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• 10%-15% of travel expected.

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.