RF Team Lead

strongAbout us /strongbrp 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. /p brstrongWhat you'll do /strongbrp 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. /pp 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. /p brstrongThe day-to-day /strongbrp 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. /p brstrongWhat you'll need /strongbrullip Leadership Team Management /pulli Please leader, mentor, and develop a team of RF/Antenna engineers /lili Define team objectives aligned with product and RD roadmaps /lili Support recruitment, performance management, and career development /lili Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture /li /ulp Technical Oversight /pulli Oversee the design, simulation, testing, and characterization of RF subsystems and antennas /lili Provide technical guidance on RF and microwave design (Ku, Ka, X, C, S bands) /lili Ensure best practices in RF testing, measurement, and validation /lili Drive root cause analysis and problem-solving for complex RF issues /li /ulp Project Delivery Management /pulli Coordinate RF development activities across multiple projects /lili Ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions from prototype to production /lili Interface with cross-functional teams (systems, mechanical, hardware, manufacturing) /lili Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and laboratories /li /ul p Process Continuous Improvement /pulli Establish and improve engineering processes, tools, and methodologies /lili Ensure high standards in documentation, reporting, and knowledge sharing /lili Supervise antenna production projects with third-party suppliers /li /ul p Key Skills /pulli Strong leadership and people management capabilities /lili Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking /lili Effective communication and stakeholder management /lili Ability to balance technical depth with strategic oversight /lili Experience of EDA design tools such as HFSS, CST, ADS /lili Strong collaboration skills in interdisciplinary environments /lili Strong collaboration skills in an interdisciplinary environment /li /ul /li /ul brstrongWhat will help you on the job /strongbrulliExperience working with vendors and procurement process /liliSupport design for manufacturability and industrialization /liliBackground in satellite communication systems /liliExperience with Altium Designer or equivalent software /liliExposure to mass production and industrialization of RF products /liliSwiss, EU Citizenship, or Valid Swiss Work Permit /liliTravel up to 10% /li /ul brstrong EEO Statement /strongbrp 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 a here /a. /p