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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Project Engineer - Advanced Systems - **Company:** Viasat, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,500.0 - $285,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Internet Protocol, Routing, Satcom, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9038050/project-engineer-advanced-systems ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline * 10+ years experience with communication systems and mission system integration * Solid experience with networking (IP networking, routing, firewalls) * Deep understanding of modern embedded software systems and containerization technologies * Proven troubleshooting, debugging and problem solving skills * Excellent written and verbal communications capabilities * Proven experience as a leader, especially with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams including internal groups, vendors, subcontractors, and partners * Deep understanding and experience with system engineering processes from requirements definition, to system verification test activities * Ability to drive roadmap, strategy, and requirements management to achieve priorities * Understanding or experience with MIL-STD requirements and test methods * U.S. Government position. U.S. Citizenship required * Current active TS clearance * Ability to travel up to 50% What will help you on the job * Experience in operating and integrating communications systems into ISR and C2 mission systems * Ability to present technical details at an abstracted level * Expertise with commonly used communications and electrical test equipment (e.g. Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, traffic generator and others) * Hands-on experience working with SATCOM terminals and communications solutions * Experience with Government standards and requirements, such as; WGS Certification requirements, MIL-STE-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275, DO-160, and RMF * Active DoD TS/SCI clearance ## Description Viasat's Advanced Systems team is looking for a Project Engineer to help drive the technical execution of our Advanced Systems' projects and programs. 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