Quality Engineer - Viasat : Job Details

Quality Engineer

Viasat

Job Location : Carlsbad,CA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-06T01:14:15Z

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About UsOne 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.

About UsOne 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 DoWe are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of remote work.In this role, you will drive Viasat quality standards within internal product development as well as throughout our supply base of valued partner CMs, support customer RCCA and defect tracking, drive resolution to actions identified during problem-solving, own product results, coordinate with customers on corrective action results from suppliers, and drive improvements using supplier scorecards and other data. In addition, you must demonstrate understanding of key business drivers, and use this understanding to accomplish tasks as well as have proven knowledge of how the team integrates with other teams and contributes to Viasat, as a business.The day-to-day

  • Perform quality planning and execution to fulfill the overall quality mission.
  • Be accountable for the planning and execution of quality activities by the quality team members.
  • Team with our Supply Chain and Operations team members to drive excellence initiatives.
  • Resolve non-conforming material issues.
  • Manage ISO9001/AS9100 adherence audits, reviewing findings, reviewing Viasat procedures, and communicating status reports to upper management.
  • Ensuring Advanced Product Quality Planning is deployed across the New Product Development life cycle with quality built into the design, manufacturability, and serviceability.
  • Champion production validation and risk mitigation tools with suppliers with tools like Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) deliverables.
  • Ensuring the RCCA process provides prompt resolution and robust solutions to prevent a recurrence, focusing on mistake-proofing and process improvement.
What You'll Need
  • 5+ years experience in quality, operations, and/or engineering in a development and manufacturing environment.
  • 1+ years supporting new production introduction.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of AS9100, AS9102B, 9001 QMS or maintenance.
  • Knowledge of theory and principles of data analysis.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, read procedures and process guidelines, record and interpret data.
  • PLM tool knowledge, (such as Agile), as well as ERP systems, (such as Oracle).
  • Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools, Failure Modes Effects Analysis, (FMEA), 8D, 5 Why, etc.) and other failure analysis quality tools.
  • Must have ambition, (the aim to learn and achieve personal advancement).
  • Must display autonomy, (ability to work independently with minimal direction).
  • Demonstrate technical aptitude, (ability to comprehend sophisticated technical topics and niche information).
  • Ability to communicate and influence different stakeholders, both internally and externally.
  • Up to 10-20% travel (domestic and international).
  • US Citizenship required.
What Will Help You On The Job
  • Hands-on background in SMT, PWA/PWB, military connectivity applications, radio frequency equipment, or general aerospace.
  • Space/Flight hardware development and manufacturing experience.
  • Lead AS9100D auditor trained.
  • Experience in government communications.
  • Candidates within a commutable distance to Carlsbad, CA highly desired.
  • Eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance is a plus.
Salary range$84,500.00 - $133,000.00 / 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 $105,000.00- $157,000.00/ annuallyAt 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 StatementViasat 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.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionQuality Assurance
  • IndustriesDefense and Space Manufacturing and Telecommunications

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