Systems Engineer - Space, Viasat Government

Summary

Viasat is a communications company serving consumer, business, government, and military customers worldwide. The Systems Engineer, Space will support the development, integration, verification, and operation of spacecraft and space systems for government and commercial missions across the program lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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

• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
• Remote work, excluding ND, VT, or RI