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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.

The Chief Engineer SGS-E is responsible for overseeing and ensuring engineering and technical work carried out by SGS-E personnel are in accordance with the Engineering Management System. The Program Manager plays a pivotal role in:

• Day to day management of a Sustainment engineering and technical team.
• Ensuring engineering work is carried out in accordance with approved plans and processes.
• Continuous improvement of engineering processes and procedures.
• Maintaining engineering management system compliance with the Land Materiel Safety Manual (LMSM) and other relevant regulatory requirements (eg WHS).
• Exercising Design Authority on the SGS-E system.
• Maintain the technical integrity of the system.

Some key responsibilities of the Chief Engineer are:

• Working closely with the government client and subcontractors to deliver on engineering activities.
• Working closely with program management to provide advice on programmatic outcomes.
• Establishing and leading the development of an Engineering Management System aligned with the LMSM and Viasat engineering processes.
• Ensuring the system configuration baselines are handled through approved change processes.
• Ensuring work is carried out to approved standards by competent and authorised personnel through delegation and management of Technical Authority.
• Provide guidance into program management collaborating with the government client.
• Ensuring engineering management system documentation (eg CEMP, CMP) are maintained and updated.
• Participate in Configuration Control Boards and, where required, ad-hoc technical working groups.
• Exercise Design Authority through the engineering release and approval of system design changes.

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering and Professional Chartered Engineer in accordance with Engineers Australia requirements (or equivalent).
• Experience in leading and running multi-disciplined engineering teams within Defence (or similar industry) projects, particularly in Sustainment projects.
• Possess strong coordination and prioritisation skills.
• Possess leadership skills to guide and motivate teams. This includes the ability to lead without authority, to delegate tasks, to provide clear directions and to inspire collaboration and partnership.
• Have a deep understanding of Defence engineering frameworks (eg LMSM) and standard methodologies.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain links (eg understanding partner requirements and leading expectations).
• Preferably have experience in satellite communications, communications systems or ICT systems.
• Be skilled at critically analysing complex problems, determining root causes and proposing effective solutions.
• Have a continuous improvement mindset. Proactively identify areas for improvement, implement process enhancements, and drive efficiency in the engineering services provided.
• Must be an Australian citizen and have an active Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1) or have held one previously.

The Chief Engineer:

• Should understand scheduling, budgeting and how engineering activities impact these factors.
• Confirmed experience in a Defence sustainment project.
• Experience in an engineering management or senior leadership role.
• Ten or more years of engineering industry experience.

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.