Hardware Manager

We are seeking a Hardware Line Manager to lead and develop our Lausanne Hardware team. As a key leader, you will manage the Hardware team within a multidisciplinary R&D team of talented engineers developing next-generation satellite communication technologies. You will be responsible for both people management and technical leadership, ensuring the successful delivery of highly reliable hardware solutions for advanced systems such as phased array antennas, in demanding environments (land mobile, aerospace). Team leadership & management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers. Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and support career growth. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture. Manage resource allocation, hiring, and team scalability. Project & technical leadership: Oversee the full development lifecycle of electronic hardware projects. Ensure high-quality design, validation, and delivery of analog and mixed-signal electronics. Drive system architecture decisions in collaboration with RF, mechanical, and software teams. Ensure compliance with requirements (performance, reliability, size, weight, and environmental constraints). Manage risks, priorities, and timelines across multiple projects. Execution & coordination: Interface with internal stakeholders and external partners (suppliers, contractors). Ensure alignment with program milestones, budgets, and deliverables. Oversee design reviews, testing, and production readiness. Promote best practices in design, documentation, and verification.

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.

• MSc or equivalent, in electronic engineering or a related field

• 8+ years of experience in hardware/electrical engineering, including technical leadership

• Previous experience in team management or informal leadership roles

• Strong expertise in analog and mixed-signal design

• Experience with full product lifecycle: design, validation, and industrialization

• Solid knowledge of PCB design tools (preferably Altium)

• Experience with tests activities & lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, VNA, etc.)

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

• Ability to drive decisions and align cross-functional teams

• Availability to travel to the US and across Europe to follow up with the other team members, contractors, and to attend conferences