Viasat · 4 hours ago
Systems Engineer - Integrated Solutions
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $252K/yr
10+ years expViasat is on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. They are seeking a Systems Engineer to manage complex projects by ensuring that various technical components work together seamlessly throughout the system's lifecycle, from design to retirement.
Telecom & CommunicationsInternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Requirements Analysis: Interview stakeholders and customers to translate their operational needs into strict technical requirements
System Architecture: Design the high-level logical structure of the system, determining subsystem tasks and defining the interfaces through which they communicate
Risk Management: Identify potential failure points early in the design phase and develop robust mitigation plans to ensure project success
Integration: Oversee the assembly of disparate parts, ensuring that software code and physical hardware components function correctly as a unified system
Verification: Execute rigorous testing to prove that the system meets all defined technical requirements ("Did we build the product right?")
Validation: Confirm that the final system meets the user's actual mission needs and operational goals ("Did we build the right product?")
Interdisciplinary Bridge: Act as a translator between multiple disciplines—including software, hardware, and logistics—to ensure requirements are understood across all teams
Systems Thinking: Analyze how changes to individual components affect the entire system balance, managing trade-offs between performance, weight, power, and range
Communication: Explain complex technical issues to non-technical managers while effectively communicating business goals to technical engineering teams
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience a systems engineering or technical support role, preferably within the satellite communications or defense industry
Possess deep expertise in IP networking (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP) and broad knowledge across SDN, SATCOM, and Edge Cloud technologies
Confirmed experience of the V-Model framework and its application to complex government contract lifecycles
Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and schematics while optimizing total system balance rather than individual component performance
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
US Government position. US Citizenship required
Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred
Relevant certifications such as CCNA or CCNP and/or Cloud Architecture (AWS, Google, Microsoft)
Knowledge of government security standards, including Type 1 encryption and HAIPE devices
INCOSE CSEP or ASEP certification preferred
Meets DoD 8140/8570 baseline requirements for IASAE Level II (e.g., CISSP or CASP+)
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and DevSecOps principles within a defense acquisition environment
Direct experience working with US government and DoD customers (e.g., USAF, USMC, Army, or Special Operations)
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
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