[Hiring] Systems Engineer @Viasat, Inc.

Role Description

As a Systems Engineer, Space, you will contribute to the development, integration, verification, and operation of space systems supporting government and commercial missions. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting mission architecture, spacecraft systems engineering, payload integration, mission operations, and systems engineering activities throughout the program lifecycle.

• Support development of mission, spacecraft, payload, and operational concepts.
• Assist with requirements development, allocation, traceability, and verification activities.
• Support spacecraft architecture, payload integration, and interface management efforts.
• Contribute to MBSE models, system diagrams, technical documentation, and engineering analyses.
• Participate in mission planning, CONOPS development, and operational readiness activities.
• Support AI&T, I&T, environmental testing, and verification activities.
• Assist with launch preparation, LEOP, IOT, and anomaly resolution activities as required.
• Participate in technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR.
• Coordinate with subsystem, software, payload, ground, and mission operations teams.
• Identify technical issues and support development of engineering solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 2-5+ years of experience in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, spacecraft development, mission operations, or related technical fields.
• Understanding of systems engineering fundamentals, requirements management, and integration activities.
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems such as ADCS, EPS, propulsion, thermal, communications, payloads, or flight software.
• Experience using engineering analysis or modeling tools such as Python, MATLAB, STK, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Experience with MBSE, SysML, Cameo, Jama, DOORS, or equivalent tools.
• Experience supporting spacecraft integration, testing, launch, or mission operations.
• Familiarity with satellite communications, RF systems, networking, or space mission architectures.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.

Benefits

• Salary range: $95,000.00 - $149,500.00 / annually.
• For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $117,500.00 - $176,500.00 / annually.
• Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.