Space Systems Engineer

Viasat, Inc.•Karlovy Vary, Arizona

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
8-12 years of systems engineering experience on space programs.
Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Demonstrated experience integrating space, ground, and network system elements.
Strong background in requirements development, system architecture, and lifecycle execution.
Excellent technical communication and customer-facing skills.
US Citizenship with ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
Ability to travel up to 25% based on location.

Nice To Haves

End-to-end program lifecycle experience
Deep experience with space communications systems and subcontractor management
Familiarity with Jama or database-based requirements management tools
Experience delivering mission‑critical, high‑reliability systems for Government customers

Responsibilities

Contribute to and drive the definition of end‑to‑end space system architectures in collaboration with program leadership.
Manage and control technical interfaces between space, ground, and network segments.
Maintain and analyze system‑level technical budgets including RF link performance, SWaP-C, delta-v, and data—collaborating with suppliers to meet required metrics.
Drive system trade studies and integration strategies for new and custom capabilities.
Author, decompose, and control system‑level requirements, specifications, and interface definitions across internal teams and external suppliers.
Ensure verification and validation strategies are defined, executed, and sold off.
Coordinate systems engineering tasking across the program team, fostering collaboration and alignment without direct authority.
Serve as a key technical interface to customers and stakeholders, supporting technical delivery and milestone reviews.
Support the technical preparation and presentation for major program lifecycle reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
Identify, manage, and communicate technical risks, assumptions, and margin posture with the Program team.
Mentor junior systems engineering staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of internal SE processes.