Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced satellite communications solutions! In this role, you will be responsible for driving system architecture, defining requirements, and ensuring performance across complex, multi-disciplinary programs. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong multi-functional leadership, and a proven ability to delivery high-reliability satcom solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
7+ years of experience in satcom, telecommunications, aerospace, or related high-complexity systems
Expertise in systems architecture and requirements development
Experience with systems engineering tools (eg JAMA, DOORS, Cameo)
Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts
Capable of engaging with internal and external Subject Matter Experts on technical problems, trade-offs, and solutions
Ability to work out of our Carlsbad, CA or Germantown, MD office
US citizenship required
Must be able to obtain a United States Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with GEO, MEO, and/or LEO satellite systems
Waveform design experience
Background in modeling and simulation (eg MATLAB)
Relevant industry certification experience for environmental and system performance (MIL-STD, WGS)
Experience with technical product development, project lifecycle, and product management (Requirements development, achievement reviews, testing, documentation, customer acceptance, etc.)
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Responsibilities

System Architecture & Design
Develop and own the end-to-end system architecture for communications solutions.
Evaluate architecture trades, assess performance impacts, and define optimal system configurations to meet mission and business objectives.
Create and maintain high-level system diagrams, interface definitions, and technical baselines.
Requirements Engineering
Lead the development, decomposition, and management of system requirements across all program phases.
Translate customer, regulatory, and mission needs into clear, verifiable requirements.
Define and manage interfaces between subsystems, vendors, and multi-functional engineering teams
Establish and maintain requirements traceability from concept through verification and validation
Technical Leadership & Integration
Serve as a technical authority and mentor for engineering teams, providing guidance on architecture, design decisions, and system performance.
Lead engineering design reviews and present system approaches to internal partners, customers, and leadership.
Program & Stakeholder Collaboration
Support proposal development, technical estimates, and customer-facing documentation.
Communication complex engineering concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences