Senior New Product Introduction Engineer

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. This role acts as a central hub of cross-functional collaboration, aligning product development with production test, supply chain, material planning, and quality teams to ensure a flawless launch. Beyond planning, you drive the execution of prototype hardware builds to meet aggressive development schedules while establishing the key performance metrics that define operational success. By preparing both the product and the organization for the rigors of the factory floor, you ensure a stable handoff to production. Your impact is sustained through rigorous lessons-learned reviews that embed continuous improvement into every future launch cycle. Providing expert guidance and implementing industry best practices in manufacturing and testing methodologies to ensure high-quality production standards. Partnering with Business Area leadership and engineering teams to drive new product development while maintaining strict adherence to cost and schedule targets. Facilitating a seamless handoff from development to the factory floor by working closely with operational leadership and engineering stakeholders. Identifying and assessing potential manufacturing bottlenecks, mitigating technical risks, and solving complex engineering challenges throughout the product lifecycle. Driving the engineering lifecycle through drawing release and the procurement of critical prototype materials and services to support early-stage builds.

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.

• Typically requires an Engineering degree(s) with 10+ years hands-on hardware experience.

• Demonstrates a high degree of professional initiative by identifying and addressing emerging challenges independently.

• Results oriented, driven toward desired outcomes.

• Proficient in the use of data to support and defend recommendations.

• Full product lifecycle experience – active involvement in product development to manufacturing floor support in a small to medium volume facility.

• Experience engaging with contract manufacturers on prototype hardware builds.

• Strong advocate for configuration management – hardware and software BOM configuration.

• Ability to advocate for and apply applicable regulations, IPC specifications, workmanship standards, etc.

• EU, Swiss citizenship, or the ability to work within the country you are applying to.

• Up to 10% travel is required.