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Telecommunications Project Engineer Westhill, Scotland

Viasat, Inc.

Full Time Westhill, Scotland 52913 - 55007 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

About us:

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.

What you'll do:

As 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. Working in collaboration with the Project Management group to ensure the effective delivery of projects and services to SI customers and with the Sales Group to ensure the effective delivery of technical consultation and estimates for bids and proposals.

The day-to-day:

Compliance with Company policies, standards and regulations.
Adherence with Company Values
Operate within a virtual project team, lead engineer for a system or systems, liaise with other engineers and technicians during the lifecycle of a project.
The detailed design, production of project documents & drawings, configuration, pre-FAT testing, and conduction of client witnessed FATs as required (PAGA, CCTV, ACS, Radio, LAN, WAN, SCS, IDS, LTE etc.)
Liaise with suppliers & third parties and assist the Project Management group to ensure the smooth and successful delivery of each Project on time and budget, ensuring that all agreed customer requirements are met.
To travel and attend client kick-off meetings, project review meetings, and vendor / supplier FATs , as required
Travel for site installation supervision, site commissioning and witnessing SATs, both onshore and offshore, as required.
Support 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 adherence to this program.
Any other adhoc tasks

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

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 UK

EEO statement:

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.

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