Space Systems Engineer

Viasat, Inc.•Remote (excluding ND, VT, or RI), UNAVAILABLE

About The Position

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will have an opportunity to apply innovative technologies and work closely with our customers to develop multi-function systems from concept to implementation supporting our nation's most critical defense programs.

Requirements

5+ years of space vehicle or payload design experience
Bachelor’s degree in Satellite Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Experience architecting, designing, developing, and fielding satellites, payloads, communication subsystems, and TT&C data networks
Deep familiarity with at least one spacecraft subsystem (e.g., communications, altitude determination and control, power, etc.)
Understanding of model-based system engineering techniques
Experience with requirements generation and management
Understanding of space systems environments, design methodologies, mechanical design, and packaging
The ability to lead trade studies and design innovative solutions to difficult technical problems
Demonstrated ability to take a satellite systems design concept through the full systems engineering process culminating in successful operations in space
Strong analytic/mathematics background with experience in system modeling, simulation, and analysis
Experience with orbital analysis and spacecraft simulation using commercial products (STK, FreeFlyer) or custom-developed tools
Experience planning and conducting mission operations for satellite missions
System, Software, or Test Engineering background including design and implementation
U.S. Citizenship Required
Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

Masters in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related field
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) operations experience
Experience leading interdisciplinary teams including Business Development, Systems, Software, RF circuits, FPGA design, and others
A strong technical background in RF systems (RADAR, EW, communications)
Experience leading a spacecraft mission from concept through to on-orbit operations for multi-vehicle missions

Responsibilities

Subsystem, satellite and constellation design, development, integration planning, organization and leadership
Perform mission and system design on missions from bid generation through launch and operations
Prepare and lead the review of the technical responses to bids, presentation materials and reports
Apply technical knowledge to determine and set technical objectives to analyze, investigate and resolve sophisticated engineering problems; including future applications, and engineering developments
Resolution of hardware/software interface problems, the definition of input/output parameters, and integration of the entire system or subsystem
Satellite system and subsystem test configuration and procedure development, review, and execution
Collaborate closely with customer and supplier staff, government representatives, and other specialists