Viasat · 2 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer – Communication & Sensing Systems
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$210K/yr - $315K/yr
10+ years expViasat is on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead system-level design and analysis for advanced communication and sensing systems, while collaborating across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead system-level design and analysis for advanced communication and sensing systems, ensuring robust performance across diverse mission scenarios
Develop and validate algorithms for signal processing, control theory, and system optimization, supporting both communication and sensing applications
Drive waveform design and adaptation, enabling innovative solutions for emerging technologies and mission-critical requirements
Collaborate across disciplines—including systems engineering (requirements), firmware, software, and integration & test—to deliver fully integrated solutions from concept through deployment
Translating mission objectives into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with system requirements and performance goals
Implementing algorithms in firmware and software, bridging theoretical models with practical deployment
Participating in system bring-up and integration, troubleshooting and optimizing performance during hardware/software integration phases
Partnering with analysis and requirements teams to maintain consistency and traceability throughout the development lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with emphasis on Control Theory, Signal Processing, and/or Digital Communications
10+ years of experience in algorithmic system design, modeling, and deployment for complex systems
Proficiency in programming (C++, C, MATLAB, Python) for algorithm development and simulation
Deep expertise in RF systems and waveform design, including trade studies and performance analysis
Strong communication skills, capable of delivering technical briefings and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams
Proven ability to perform system-level analysis, translating high-level requirements into actionable technical designs
Organizational and leadership skills, managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Eligibility for Top Secret clearance with SCI, and willingness to travel up to 25%
Preferred
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 complex system architectures
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI
Benefits
Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Member of Government Systems CTO Office
Don Buchman
Vice President Commercial Mobility
Recent News
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