Senior Space Systems Engineer, Viasat Government

Viasat • La Costa, CA

80d • $169,000 - $267,000

About The Position

Viasat Government has an immediate opening for a Senior Communication Systems Engineer to join our team and help us continue to build on our successful 30-year legacy in end-to-end space, tactical, and enterprise network communications systems for our nation's space, air, and terrestrial platforms. This position provides a unique opportunity to develop ground breaking technologies and work closely with our customers to develop multi-function systems from concept to implementation that support our nation's most critical defense programs. This includes algorithm development, modem development, laser communications, firmware development, integration, and implementation on hardware.

Requirements

• 12+ years' experience in Lasercom space payload design.
• 3+ years experience with space based laser communications including design, development, manufacturing, and operations of lasercom payloads.
• Advanced waveform/modem architecture development.
• Proven experience working with interdisciplinary teams including Business Development, Systems, Software, RF circuits, FPGA design, and others.
• Validated experience in the development of trade studies.
• Proven customer engagement and subcontractor management experience.
• Strong analytic/mathematics background with experience in system modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Proficiency 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.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestic travel.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of model-based system engineering techniques.
• Proven ability to lead trade studies and architect innovative solutions to difficult technical problems.
• Verified experience with Optical communication systems.
• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, capture, and execute high priority opportunities in support of strategic growth goals.
• Develop ground breaking technologies in communication systems.
• Work closely with customers to develop multi-function systems from concept to implementation.
• Engage in algorithm development, modem development, and laser communications.
• Oversee firmware development, integration, and implementation on hardware.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits.
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree