Senior Space Systems Engineer, Viasat Government
About The Position
Viasat Government has an immediate opening for a Senior Space 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. In this exciting and dynamic role, you will report into the Viasat Government organization while working closely to drive, pursue, capture, and execute high priority opportunities in support of strategic growth goals.
Requirements
- 12+ years’ experience in Lasercom space payload design with ability to communicate associations of the design trade
- 3+ years experience with space based laser comms to include design, development, manufacturing, operations of lasercom payloads
- Advanced waveform/modem architecture development
- Proven experience working with interdisciplinary teams in a leadership role, including Business Development, Systems, Software, RF circuits, FPGA design, and others
- Validated experience leading development of trade studies
- Proven customer engagement and subcontractor management experience
- Strong analytic/mathematics background with experience leading teams in system modeling, simulation, and analysis
- Proficiency using MATLAB
- Strong system, software, or test background including design and implementation
- Strong technical leadership
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams through implementation of optical waveforms in FPGA and ASIC architectures
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
- U.S. Government Position. U.S. Citizenship Required
- Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
- Ability to travel up to 10%
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
