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Viasat · 3 hours ago

Satellite Mission Planning Analyst

Carlsbad, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$90K/yr - $142K/yr

Viasat is a company focused on delivering global communication solutions. As a Satellite Mission Planning Analyst, you will enhance space mission operations by integrating spacecraft health and performance with advanced optimization algorithms to maximize satellite utilization while ensuring operational integrity.

InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Space Mission Modeling: Define and integrate constraints for spacecraft bus operations (Power, Thermal, ADCS), communication links (GEO relay and Direct-to-Earth), and payload operation

Payload Commanding: Manage models for Earth imagery collection requirements, including sun angles, duty cycles, and sensor calibration timelines. Be able to read, understand, and generate the commands necessary to realize desired payload operations

Testing & Validation: Participate in Hardware/Software-in-the-Loop (HIL/SIL) testing to validate command sequences and stress-test the system against conflicting mission requests

Data Visualization & Documentation: Develop tools to visualize mission planner outputs (target coverage, footprint placement) and document procedures for future mission operators

Qualification

Satellite subsystems knowledgeProgramming in PythonOrbital mechanics understandingMATLAB proficiencyMBSE tools familiarityMathematical logic translationProblem-solving abilitiesAttention to detail

Required

Education: B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field

Technical Knowledge: Foundational understanding of satellite subsystems (Power, ADCS, Comms) and orbital mechanics with some understanding of payload operations

Programming & Math: Proficiency in Python or MATLAB (NumPy/Pandas/Matplotlib)

Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to translate physical constraints into formal mathematical logic

Preferred

Familiarity with MBSE tools such as Cameo and design languages (UML, SysML)

Managing requirements in Jama or equivalent tool

Benefits

A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

Viasat

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Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.

Founded in 1986

Carlsbad, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.viasat.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (43)

2024 (36)

2023 (48)

2022 (85)

2021 (51)

2020 (53)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$3.16B

Key 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

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