Clera home
·Dashboard

Jobs at Inmarsat Government (Now Hiring) — 1 open

Inmarsat Government logoInmarsat Government

Project Engineer - Maritime

Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site

Senior+$29M raised

Our culture empowers us to do things that other companies would find very difficult, if not impossible. It’s uniquely Viasat/Inmarsat Government, and intentionally not like any other company. Viasat produces innova…

Skills: Communication Systems, IP Networking, Embedded Linux, Containerization, System Engineering

Inmarsat Government logo

Project Engineer - Maritime

Inmarsat Government

Reston, Virginia, United States • On-site

Apply
Senior+

Tired of cold applications?

Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.

  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Posted 21d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will oversee the technical execution, design, and delivery of government maritime programs and products. This includes managing system integration and collaborating with partners and stakeholders to drive product roadmaps and strategy.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and over 10 years of experience with communication systems and networking. An active TS clearance and deep knowledge of embedded Linux and system engineering processes are required.

Full job description

Our culture empowers us to do things that other companies would find very difficult, if not impossible. It’s uniquely Viasat/Inmarsat Government, and intentionally not like any other company. Viasat produces innovative satellite and other communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. By providing powerful new ways for people to connect with one another, gain greater access to education, entertainment, medical research, commerce, and much more, our team is empowering millions of customers worldwide. If you're looking to join a team in a proven company, then try us on for size.

Job Responsibilities:

Viasat’s Government Maritime is looking for a Project Engineer to help with technical execution of our government programs and captures. This will include completing the delivery of currently scoped developments as well as future functionality and enhancements to the existing Government programs, products, and services. This is a wide-ranging technical role that will require the successful candidate to participate and oversee activities including design, development, system integration, delivery, and support. Part of this role involves interactions with Viasat’s partners, Government customers, internal stakeholders, and other third parties involving highly technical topics. The successful applicant must be self-motivated and be capable of completing complex tasks with minimum supervision and have the confidence and ability to promote improvements and introduce new technologies. This includes the courage to think creatively and communicate outside-the-box ideas effectively. The successful applicant will be driving projects which require integrated teams across Government and Industry partners, balancing stakeholder needs with the art of the possible. To that end you may drive the vision for products, incorporating market feedback to create a clear roadmap and product strategy. These valuable skill sets open many career growth opportunities within Viasat system engineering, program management, and more. Sound interesting? Keep reading...

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
  • 10+ years' experience with communication systems
  • Solid experience with networking (IP networking, routing, firewalls)
  • Deep understanding of modern embedded Linux systems and containerization technologies
  • Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communications capabilities
  • Proven experience as a leader, especially with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams including internal groups, vendors, subcontractors, and partners
  • Deep understanding and experience with system engineering processes from requirements definition to system verification test activities
  • Ability to drive roadmap, strategy, and requirements management to achieve priorities
  • Understanding or experience with MIL-STD requirements and test methods
  • Current active TS clearance
  • Ability to travel up to 30%

Preferences

  • Experience in delivering satellite and mission communications systems
  • Expertise with commonly used communications and electrical test equipment (e.g. Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, traffic generator and others)
  • Hands on experience working with SATCOM terminals and communications solutions, especially stabilized maritime antennas and/or ESA antennas.
  • Experience and knowledge in HEO, GEO, MEO, and LEO orbit satellite communications.
  • Experience with Government standards and requirements, such as; WGS Certification requirements, MIL-STE-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275, DO-160, and RMF
  • Current active TS/SCI clearance

Inmarsat Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Related keywords

Satellite CommunicationsMaritimeIP NetworkingRoutingFirewallsEmbedded LinuxContainerizationSystem EngineeringMIL-STDTS ClearanceTS/SCI ClearanceSATCOMHEOGEOMEOLEO

About Inmarsat Government

LinkedInVisit site

Enabling mission success by delivering seamless, trusted connectivity worldwide, on land, at sea and in the air.

Industry
Telecommunications
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
5,397
Total funding
$29M

The U.S. government has relied on and trusted Inmarsat satellite services since 1979. Inmarsat Government continues to deliver the world’s most advanced global, mobile satellite communication services to U.S. defense, intelligence, homeland security, public safety and civilian agencies, with highly reliable, secure and affordable connectivity. Built with government users in mind, Inmarsat Government provides resilient, flexible capabilities to augment government satellite resources, anytime, anywhere. Leveraging an industry-leading scalable multiband network infrastructure, Inmarsat Government offers a suite of managed network services and end-to-end communication solutions to support users on land, at sea and in the air, even in the world's most remote regions. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Inmarsat Government is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inmarsat plc.

Offices: 11600 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 200, Reston, Virginia 20191, US

End-to-end securecommunication solutionsglobal mobile satellite servicesintegratedscalablehybrid IP networksinformation assurancesecure commercial satellites & teleportsflexible bandwidthU.S.-based security-cleared customer support
View all jobs at Inmarsat Government

About Inmarsat Government

LinkedInVisit site

Enabling mission success by delivering seamless, trusted connectivity worldwide, on land, at sea and in the air.

Industry
Telecommunications
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
5,397
Total funding
$29M

The U.S. government has relied on and trusted Inmarsat satellite services since 1979. Inmarsat Government continues to deliver the world’s most advanced global, mobile satellite communication services to U.S. defense, intelligence, homeland security, public safety and civilian agencies, with highly reliable, secure and affordable connectivity. Built with government users in mind, Inmarsat Government provides resilient, flexible capabilities to augment government satellite resources, anytime, anywhere. Leveraging an industry-leading scalable multiband network infrastructure, Inmarsat Government offers a suite of managed network services and end-to-end communication solutions to support users on land, at sea and in the air, even in the world's most remote regions. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Inmarsat Government is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inmarsat plc.

Offices: 11600 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 200, Reston, Virginia 20191, US

End-to-end securecommunication solutionsglobal mobile satellite servicesintegratedscalablehybrid IP networksinformation assurancesecure commercial satellites & teleportsflexible bandwidthU.S.-based security-cleared customer support
View all jobs at Inmarsat Government

Similar companies hiring

T-Mobile (2481)AT&T (1246)MasTec Communications Group (803)Comcast (797)Cellular Sales (610)Motorola Solutions (503)Ericsson (494)Mobilelink (429)Arch Telecom (421)Infinera (323)Singtel (306)TELUS Communications (293)
Clera home

Your AI-talent agent. Connecting talents with dream jobs.

Earn $5,000

Tools

  • Salary Calculator
  • Resume Review
  • Startup Map

Explore

  • Jobs
  • Discover Jobs
  • Companies
  • Referral

Platform

  • Pricing
  • Integrations
  • Partners
  • Acquihire

Clera

  • Manifesto
  • Engineering
  • We are hiring!
  • FAQs
  • Blog
  • Press

Tools

  • Salary Calculator
  • Resume Review
  • Startup Map

Explore

  • Jobs
  • Discover Jobs
  • Companies
  • Referral

Platform

  • Pricing
  • Integrations
  • Partners
  • Acquihire

Clera

  • Manifesto
  • Engineering
  • We are hiring!
  • FAQs
  • Blog
  • Press

© 2026 Clera Labs, Inc.

PrivacyTermsBug Bounty