viasat
RF Manager
Salary
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
We are seeking an experienced RF Line Manager to lead our RF/Antenna engineering activities in Lausanne. In this role, you will combine technical expertise with team leadership, driving the development, validation, and industrialization of cutting-edge satellite communications antenna systems.
You will be responsible for managing a team of RF engineers, ensuring high-quality delivery of RF subsystems while fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
The day-to-day
Lead and support the RF engineering team on a daily basis, ensuring high-quality design, testing, and delivery of RF subsystems. Oversee technical activities, coordinate cross-functional collaboration, manage priorities and resources, and actively support problem-solving, design reviews, and continuous improvement while developing team members.
What you'll need
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Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of RF/Antenna engineers
- Define team objectives aligned with product and R&D roadmaps
- Support recruitment, performance management, and career development
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture
Technical Oversight
- Oversee the design, simulation, testing, and characterization of RF subsystems and antennas
- Provide technical guidance on RF and microwave design (Ku, Ka, X, C, S bands)
- Ensure best practices in RF testing, measurement, and validation
- Drive root cause analysis and problem-solving for complex RF issues
Project & Delivery Management
- Coordinate RF development activities across multiple projects
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions from prototype to production
- Interface with cross-functional teams (systems, mechanical, hardware, manufacturing)
- Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and laboratories
Process & Continuous Improvement
- Establish and improve engineering processes, tools, and methodologies
- Ensure high standards in documentation, reporting, and knowledge sharing
- Supervise antenna production projects with third-party suppliers
Key Skills
- Strong leadership and people management capabilities
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to balance technical depth with strategic oversight
- Experience of EDA design tools such as HFSS, CST, ADS
- Strong collaboration skills in interdisciplinary environments
- Strong collaboration skills in an interdisciplinary environment
Travel up to 10%
Swiss, EU Citizenship, or Valid Swiss Work Permit
What will help you on the job
- Experience working with vendors and procurement process
- Support design for manufacturability and industrialization
- Background in satellite communication systems
- Experience with Altium Designer or equivalent software
- Exposure to mass production and industrialization of RF products
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 .
Lead and support the RF engineering team on a daily basis, ensuring high-quality design, testing, and delivery of RF subsystems. Oversee technical activities, coordinate cross-functional collaboration, manage priorities and resources, and actively support problem-solving, design reviews, and continuous improvement while developing team members.
•
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of RF/Antenna engineers
- Define team objectives aligned with product and R&D roadmaps
- Support recruitment, performance management, and career development
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture
Technical Oversight
- Oversee the design, simulation, testing, and characterization of RF subsystems and antennas
- Provide technical guidance on RF and microwave design (Ku, Ka, X, C, S bands)
- Ensure best practices in RF testing, measurement, and validation
- Drive root cause analysis and problem-solving for complex RF issues
Project & Delivery Management
- Coordinate RF development activities across multiple projects
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions from prototype to production
- Interface with cross-functional teams (systems, mechanical, hardware, manufacturing)
- Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and laboratories
Process & Continuous Improvement
- Establish and improve engineering processes, tools, and methodologies
- Ensure high standards in documentation, reporting, and knowledge sharing
- Supervise antenna production projects with third-party suppliers
Key Skills
- Strong leadership and people management capabilities
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to balance technical depth with strategic oversight
- Experience of EDA design tools such as HFSS, CST, ADS
- Strong collaboration skills in interdisciplinary environments
- Strong collaboration skills in an interdisciplinary environment
Travel up to 10%
Swiss, EU Citizenship, or Valid Swiss Work Permit
