Sr. New Product Introduction Engineer
Job Description
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
We are seeking the ideal candidate to join our New Product Introduction team in Tempe, AZ! As a Senior NPI Engineer, you bridge the gap between initial design and high-volume manufacturing by translating complex requirements into scalable production realities. You lead the end-to-end transition process—developing comprehensive manufacturing plans, defining process flows, and synthesizing DFM/T feedback to ensure product manufacturability.
The day-to-day
NPI engineers lead prototype hardware builds to support product development schedules, ensuring smooth transitions from development to production. They prepare both the product and the organization for manufacturing, establish key performance metrics to measure operational success, and conduct lessons-learned reviews to drive continuous improvement by:
- Providing expert guidance and implement industry best practices in manufacturing and testing methodologies to ensure high-quality production standards
- Collaborating with Business Area leadership and engineering teams to support new product development, ensuring alignment within cost and schedule targets
- Working closely with Operational leadership and development teams to facilitate a smooth transition of new products into production
- Identifying and assessing potential manufacturing bottlenecks, mitigating technical risks, and solving complex engineering challenges throughout the product lifecycle
- Supporting the engineering, drawing release and procurement of prototype materials and services
What you'll need
- 10+ years' experience with new product manufacturing hardware
- Proven ability to data to support and defend recommendations
- Experience with full product lifecycle – active involvement in product development to manufacturing floor support in a small to medium volume facility
- Demonstrated experience engaging with contract manufacturers on prototype hardware builds
- Strong advocate for configuration management – hardware and software BOM configuration
- Solid technical acumen and communication skills—capable of engaging in detailed technical discussions while simplifying complex topics for broader audiences.
- Ability to advocate for and apply applicable regulations, IPC specifications, workmanship standards, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
- US citizenship required
- Ability to travel up to 10%
What will help you on the job
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer or Manufacturing Engineering
- Strong technical skills across multiple engineering disciplines, including high-speed digital and RF electronics, mechanical design, and optics
- Hands-on experience in product development, problem solving, and transitioning products into production
- Strong experience in electro-mechanical hardware fabrication, product assembly, and testing
- Proactive leadership style, preference for hands-on involvement, assumes accountability for individual contributions
- Extensive experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and Bill of Materials (BOM) structuring to support manufacturing
- Knowledge of space hardware requirements
Salary range
$155,500.00 - $246,000.00 / 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 $193,500.00- $290,500.00/ 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 https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
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.
- 10+ years' experience with new product manufacturing hardware
- Proven ability to data to support and defend recommendations
- Experience with full product lifecycle – active involvement in product development to manufacturing floor support in a small to medium volume facility
- Demonstrated experience engaging with contract manufacturers on prototype hardware builds
- Strong advocate for configuration management – hardware and software BOM configuration
- Solid technical acumen and communication skills—capable of engaging in detailed technical discussions while simplifying complex topics for broader audiences.
- Ability to advocate for and apply applicable regulations, IPC specifications, workmanship standards, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
- US citizenship required
- Ability to travel up to 10%
NPI engineers lead prototype hardware builds to support product development schedules, ensuring smooth transitions from development to production. They prepare both the product and the organization for manufacturing, establish key performance metrics to measure operational success, and conduct lessons-learned reviews to drive continuous improvement by:
- Providing expert guidance and implement industry best practices in manufacturing and testing methodologies to ensure high-quality production standards
- Collaborating with Business Area leadership and engineering teams to support new product development, ensuring alignment within cost and schedule targets
- Working closely with Operational leadership and development teams to facilitate a smooth transition of new products into production
- Identifying and assessing potential manufacturing bottlenecks, mitigating technical risks, and solving complex engineering challenges throughout the product lifecycle
- Supporting the engineering, drawing release and procurement of prototype materials and services