Program Manager, Spacecraft Bus

Benefits

Parental leave

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Family-building benefits

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Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Learning budget

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Verification

Not verified checked Jun 13, 2026

Salary

$142K-$224K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$61,842 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+1.9% - Slower

196% above the BLS role benchmark for operations aggregate.

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Operations From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Work mode

Remote From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

In-office days

0 days From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

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Assessment

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Deadline

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Where they hire

Hires in: CA From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Program Manager, Spacecraft Bus Remote - California, California; Remote - California, California 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 Program Manager to lead spacecraft bus programs from early execution through delivery. This role owns the largest and most complex portion of a spacecraft program, requiring disciplined execution, strong technical fluency, and the ability to coordinate across multiple internal teams and external suppliers. The Program Manager will provide hands-on leadership, ensure rigorous oversight of cost, schedule, and technical performance, and serve as the primary integrator across internal and external stakeholders. This will be on-site in Los Angeles, CA. This Program Manager plays a critical leadership role in delivering spacecraft bus capabilities on time and on budget. The role directly impacts program success through effective supplier oversight, cross-functional integration, and disciplined execution of complex spacecraft programs. The day-to-day Own execution of spacecraft bus programs, including cost, schedule, scope, and technical performance Plan and manage program activities from contract award through integration, test, and delivery Lead coordination across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, integration & test, quality, and systems teams Provide direct oversight of subcontractor supporting spacecraft bus

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