Space Systems Engineer

• 7+ years' experience in Systems Engineering for Space Payloads
• 3+ years' experience managing requirements & interfacing with optical subcontractors
• Proven customer engagement and subcontractor management experience
• Proven experience working with interdisciplinary teams including Business Development, Systems, Software, RF circuits, FPGA design, and others
• Strong analysis experience and experience using MATLAB
• Strong system, software, or test background including design and implementation
• Strong technical leadership
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent work experience
• U.S. Government Position. U.S. Citizenship Required
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestic travel

This role can be based in Carlsbad, CA, Tempe, AZ, Cleveland, OH or Marlborough, MA or may have the ability to work remotely.

What will help you on the job

• Understanding of model-based system engineering techniques
• Verified experience with Optical communication systems
• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering
• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance

$169,000.00 - $267,000.00 / 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 $210,000.00- $315,000.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. 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, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at EEO Statement

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 Viasat Government has an immediate opening for a Senior Space Systems Engineer to join our team and help us continue to build on our successful 30-year legacy in end-to-end space, tactical, and enterprise network communications systems for our nation's space, air, and terrestrial platforms. The day-to-day In this exciting and dynamic role, you will report into the Global Space Networks organization while working closely and collaboratively with other Viasat team members to identify, pursue, capture, and execute high priority opportunities in support of strategic growth goals.