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On May 31, 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner.

About Viasat

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space.

Chief Technology Office

The Chief Technology Office (CTO) maintains a centre of excellence for technology and broader infrastructure-related innovation, translating market needs into core expansion programmes to enable market development. We ensure that products and services are constantly pushing the boundaries of satellite communications. The CTO team is responsible for delivering development programmes, including satellites and launchers, ground infrastructure (ground stations, networks, user terminals and access technology), regulatory, market access and product and service development.

Primary role purpose:

We have a long-standing commitment to aviation safety services: airlines the world over trust our range of market leading, secure and reliable connectivity solutions that set the standard for flight deck communications. More than 95% of the world’s long-haul fleet use Inmarsat safety and operational services today. With our wholly owned and operated satellite network powering international commerce, we work with international aviation organisations to make flight safer, more efficient and more predictable. We are constantly building capabilities that anticipate the diverse and changing requirements of today’s customers.

The Role sits in the CTO the Systems Engineering group which is responsible (and accountable) for development and implementation of new systems capabilities, and is a leading force in technology innovation.

The Aviation Safety Senior System Engineer will work within a small team within the Technology Delivery group who are responsible for all engineering aspects from initial concept to introduction of service of Aviation Safety communication systems.

The post-holder will focus on the evolution of Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband Safety infrastructure, based on a detailed understanding of the new and emerging communications and surveillance requirements for Air Traffic Management.

The role 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 operate ground connectivity for ATC centres, airline operational services and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs). Additionally the regulators who set the communication and surveillance requirements. The role will represent the organisation as a technical subject matter expert in meetings with suppliers and must be capable of dealing confidently with experts in similar and adjacent disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a constant watching brief on ATM regulatory requirements
• Compile system design requirements for next generation safety service developments
• Produce system concepts, candidate architectures and conduct trade-off studies
• Create detailed design specifications/supplier Statements of Work for use in competitive procurements for evolution of Inmarsat’s infrastructure
• Manage suppliers for implementation, verification, and change management of the safety infrastructure
• Define/refine the operational model in planning for service introduction readiness, initial operations (e.g. customer Beta testing), and in-life service management metrics (KPIs) needed to demonstrate compliance with performance standards
• Work with others within the Technology and Operations teams to achieve above
• Form strong technical relationships with peers at satcom avionic manufacturers, airframers, ESA, and Inmarsat service providers

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer or Communications science or equivalent
• Technically fluent in telecommunications technologies, an understanding of IP-based mobile networking technologies and ideally satellite or mobile communications systems
• Strong analytical capability, able to conduct system engineering and technology trade-offs
• Strong inter-personal skills including the ability to establish and maintain relationships and trust
• Ability to work in a complex, international matrix organization alongside 3rd-parties

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of networking technology including routers, switches, and firewalls
• Working in a ISO27000 framework or equivalent
• Knowledge of IT security practices including IPSec and PKI
• Good knowledge of software development and engineering techniques
• Experience in the identification and capture of IT functional and non-functional requirements for large, complex projects
• Knowledge of Inmarsat and other satellite communications systems.
• Avionics development
• Knowledge of aeronautical Air Traffic Service standards and processes; ICAO, 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 supplier

You must be eligible to work in this location advertised.

Our culture and ways of working

Our values define our culture and represent what we believe in. Viasat employees aspire to behaviours that support our values, which create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation.

• Customer – we provide a unique value to our customers
• Accountability – we take ownership, we deliver results, and we keep our promises
• Respect – we collaborate, we embrace and celebrate diversity and we value difference
• Excellence – we create bold solutions for our customers and put quality at the heart of everything we do

We also value and encourage a healthy work-life balance, so we offer flexible working wherever possible. Depending on the operational requirements of your job and your team, we can offer compressed hours (nine-day fortnight), hybrid office-remote working, and flexibility during your working day to take care of personal commitments.

Diversity

We want the best people for the job, and we warmly welcome applications from you if you’re suitably qualified and eligible, regardless of your sex, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, gender identity, neurodiverse qualities, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity status.

We are signed up to the Halo Hair Code, which aims to protect employees who come to work with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated with their racial, ethnic, and cultural identities.

To give you the best experience possible during your application process and interview, we can make adjustments. For example, if you’re visually impaired we’ll happily meet you locally and help you find your way to our office, or if you have neurodiverse qualities, we can provide you with additional support to help you prepare for your interview. Please let our Resourcing Team know if there are any ways in which we can support you.