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# Systems Design Engineer - Communication & Sensing Systems- Government

- **Company:** Viasat, Inc.
- **Location:** Duluth, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,500.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Program Optimization, Computer Engineering, Digital Electronics, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Radio-Frequency Identification, Performance Tuning, SAP (Applications), Signal Processing, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, CPLD, PIC Microcontroller, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17951279?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17951279%2FSystems-Design-Engineer-Communication-Sensing-Systems-Government-Georgia-Duluth

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
 * With a Master's degree or comparable experience, have 3-5 years working on system building, modeling, or algorithm development. Or, possess 5-7 years of applying these skills with a Bachelor's degree or similar background.
 * Proficiency in C++, C, MATLAB, or Python for crafting and running simulations.
 * Knowledge of RF systems, processing and waveform concepts.
 * Strong communication and teamwork skills.
 * Active US Secret; Top Secret Clearance preferred
 * Willingness to travel up to 10%
This is an onsite role based in Tempe, AZ or Carlsbad, CA only

What will help you on the job

 * Hands-on experience with digital hardware platforms (processors, memory, FPGAs, CPLDs, microcontrollers, networking interfaces).Familiarity with systems engineering processes, including requirements flow-down, verification, and validation.
 * Experience collaborating with geographically distributed teams, driving integration across hardware, software, and algorithmic domains.
 * Background in modeling and simulation tools, supporting trade studies and performance optimization for sophisticated system architectures.
 * Active clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI or SAP eligibility.

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Salary range

## Description

Join a fastpaced team within Viasat's Government Space and Advanced Technologies group as a MidLevel Systems Design Engineer. In this role, you will:

 * Support systemlevel build and analysis for communication and sensing systems.
 * Contribute to algorithm development for signal processing, control theory, and system optimization.
 * Assist with waveform develop and performance evaluation.
 * Collaborate alongside teams in systems engineering, firmware, software, and integration & test.

The day-to-day

 * Translate mission needs into technical requirements and engineering solutions.
 * Implement and test algorithms in firmware or software under mentorship from senior team members.
 * Participate in integration and system bringup activities.
 * Work with analysis and requirements teams to maintain build consistency.


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