Telecommunications Project Engineer

About UsOne 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 DoAs Project Engineer, you will provide engineering support on a wide range of turnkey telecoms projects. Primary tasks include: systems design, preparation of engineering documents, testing and commissioning of telecoms systems. As a team, we will work in collaboration with Project Management to ensure the effective delivery of projects and services to SI customers, and we assist with the Sales Group for technical consultation and estimates for bids and proposalsThe day-to-dayOperate within a virtual project team, lead engineer for a system or systems, liaise with other engineers and technicians during the lifecycle of a project.Handle the detailed design, production of project documents & drawings, configuration, pre-FAT testing, and conduction of client witnessed FATs (PAGA, CCTV, ACS, Radio, LAN, WAN, SCS, IDS, etc.)Liaise with suppliers & third parties and assist the Project Management for a smooth and successful delivery of each Project on time and budget, ensuring that all agreed customer requirements are met.Travel and attend client kick-off meetings, project review meetings, and vendor / supplier FATsTravel for site installation supervision, site commissioning and witnessing SATs, both onshore and offshoreSupport the RigNet Quality program within SI operations to uphold the highest quality standards.Ensure compliance and maintainability of an ISO certification across the SI organization performing appropriate gate checks to audit/monitor alignment to this program.What You'll Need HND level (or equivalent) in a relevant technical subject or extensive relevant experience Experience of an Operational Engineering environment required in the Telecommunication Industry Professional Accreditation such as Chartered Engineer, MIET or working towards these. Significant experience of Projects work Ability to communicate with people at all levels and participate in teamworking Capable of working under pressure and the ability to multi-task effectively both independently and within a team Flexible and willing to meet customer requirements This role is contingent on an upcoming award.What Will Help You On The Job Experience with standard MS Office applications Travel may be required locally and internationally Travel to the office in Westhill, Aberdeen as and when required Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UKEEO statementViasat 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.