Viasat · 1 day ago
Senior Space Systems Engineer, Viasat Government
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$169K/yr - $267K/yr
7+ years expViasat is a company on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world, and they are seeking a Senior Space Systems Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will work within the Global Space Networks organization to identify, pursue, capture, and execute high-priority opportunities in support of strategic growth goals.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
Recent News
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