Our Company
Looking for an environment that encourages collaboration, making an
impact and contributing fresh ideas? At ViaSat we foster an environment
of inspiration, resulting in a driven and cutting-edge company with
advancing innovation. If you’re interested in continued growth,
meaningful contributions, and have the flexibility to perform in dynamic
team environments, then ViaSat is a fit for you!
Our culture empowers us to do things that other companies would find
very difficult, if not impossible. It is uniquely ViaSat and
intentionally not like any other company.
Our Team
ViaSat’s growth is based on disruptive technology changes that
create unique competitive positions. This strategy requires remaining at
the edge of multiple technologies. Our organization is shaped around
those principles all over the world. The Netherlands team, as part of
our broader European strategy, is poised to create a unique innovation
center that can contribute to our technology disruptions.
Your Opportunity
You’ll play a key role as manager of the newly formed Netherlands
office. You will get a chance to build out the Netherlands R&D
organization as it grows over the years. The Netherlands group will work
with ViaSat business leaders the world over to deliver technologies and
product solutions that will help ViaSat reach the goal of connecting
the world through high speed satellite communications. Working with
smart, innovative people, you will be recognized and rewarded for
creating first class services with the highest client satisfaction. You
will engage directly with Dutch institutions and industries and
integrate the Dutch offerings into our global strategy.
Our Ideal Candidate
You are a business-savvy manager and an innovative problem solver
with a positive, “can do” attitude. You have well-honed skills that can
lead a group of engineers to identify what products can make the
difference and to implement them. You are well organized giving you the
ability to balance multiple priorities and meet ViaSat goals in creating
a cutting edge group in a new location. You consider yourself to be
flexible, comfortable with change, and will continually adjust your work
habits to adapt to ViaSat’s innovative environment. You’ll also have
the confidence and knowledge to influence others in a collaborative
environment. Building strong relationships throughout the organization
is imperative to success in this position. You are also someone that can
start out small and grow with the team and the region.
*Requirements
Leadership requirements
5+ years experience leading an engineering team
Solid leadership presence and excellent communication skills in Dutch and English
Knowledge and understanding of the telecommunication business
environment and experience in strategic technology road map definition
Analysis and synthesis skills necessary for engaging with senior
management and customers in both presentation settings and informal
settings.
Solid organizational skills
Good knowledge of the Dutch and European Tech/IT/Space/Aerospace industry
Good experience in working in the frame of EU/ESA contracts
EU (27) Citizenship
Ability to travel up to 20% domestic and international
Engineering Requirements
8+ years as a Software Architect with a proven track record of
leading multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to deliver integrated
software solutions particularly in the area of real-time data
collection, deployment and analysis.
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as
well as expert knowledge of Agile, DevOps and traditional software
development principles and practices.
Prior experience in software systems engineering encompassing
systems analysis, design for test and unit test framework, CICD, and
application security models.
Demonstrated experience in software development lifecycle including
concept, system architecture, design, implementation, integration,
testing, deployment, documentation and support.
Proficiency in: C/C++, Python, Web technologies, Java, RTOS, Network management and Cloud Computing
Open and creative personality with a pioneer spirit, eager to meet technical and management challenges of a fast evolving market
Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
*Preferences
Experience in the business disciplines such as Finance, Tax, Legal and/or Human Resources is a plus.