Aviation and Maritime Safety Engineering, Director

Aviation and Maritime Safety Engineering, DirectorFor more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. The Aviation and Maritime Safety Engineering Director will manage and provide technical direction to a small team of safety engineering specialists within the Engineering Integration and Delivery group who are responsible for all engineering aspects from initial concept to introduction of service of Aviation and Maritime Safety communication systems.The postholder will focus on the evolution of Viasats SwiftBroadband Safety infrastructure, based on a detailed understanding of the new and emerging communications and surveillance requirements for Air Traffic Management. Over time, additionally building his/her knowledge of maritime safety requirements to become a focal point for the technical development of the new maritime safety services and products.The role requires an in-depth understanding of the regulatory and industry standards for safety communication systems, and requires close working with industry partners within the Iris consortium, including aircraft manufacturers (i.e. Airbus and Boeing), avionics suppliers, and air traffic communication service providers that provide message processing and ground connectivity to ATC centres, airline operational services and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs). The role will represent Viasats engineering lead in meetings with suppliers and must be capable of dealing confidently with experts in similar and adjacent disciplines.seeks an experienced chief systems engineer for this Directorship within the Engineering Integration and Delivery group, in close cooperation with the IRIS Program Manager and PMO, the Product group and the Aviation Business Unit. This position provides a competitive salary, performance-based bonus [and equity opportunities], and a full range of benefits.Lead and influence and aviation industry avionics systems standardisation at ICAO, AEEC, RTCA, and EUROCAE industry groups, maintaining a constant watching brief on ATM regulatory technical developments and evolving system requirements pertaining to both satcom networks and terminals.Compile system design requirements for next generation aviation and maritime safety service developments, including urban air mobility (UAM).Produce system concepts, candidate architectures and conduct trade-off studies in development of the future aviation safety datalink networks.Create detailed design specifications and supplier Statements of Work for use in competitive procurements for evolution of Viasats safety service infrastructure.Manage suppliers for implementation, verification, and change management of the satcom network safety service infrastructure.Define/refine the operational model in planning for safety service introduction readiness, initial operations (e.g. customer Beta testing), and in-life service management metrics (KPIs) needed to demonstrate compliance with performance standards.Manage the Commercial Service Introduction (CSI) of new aviation and maritime safety products and servicesDegree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Physics, Computer or Communications science, or equivalent, and 8+ years of professional relevant experienceExperience of supporting aviation or maritime safety services, ideally involving datalink and/or satcom-based systemsTechnically fluent in telecommunications technologies, an understanding of IP-based mobile networking technologies and ideally satellite or mobile communications systemsStrong analytical capability, able to conduct system engineering and technology trade-offsWhat Will Help You On The JobKnowledge of networking technology, ideally with experience working with satcom networks in support of aviation or maritime safety servicesGood knowledge of software development and engineering techniquesExperience in the identification and capture of IT functional and non-functional requirements for large, complex projectsData mining and analytics techniquesICAO, ARINC, RTCA, EUROCAE, Certification, especially Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN), and existing Air Traffic DataLink Service standards.Delivery of Air Traffic Communications service as an ANSP or communications supplierAt Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background 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. 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.

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Full-time

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing and Telecommunications

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