Systems Engineer - Space, Viasat Government

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

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer, Space, you will contribute to the development, integration, verification, and operation of space systems supporting government and commercial missions. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting mission architecture, spacecraft systems engineering, payload integration, mission operations, and systems engineering activities throughout the program lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
2-5+ years of experience in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, spacecraft development, mission operations, or related technical fields.
Understanding of systems engineering fundamentals, requirements management, and integration activities.
Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems such as ADCS, EPS, propulsion, thermal, communications, payloads, or flight software.
Experience using engineering analysis or modeling tools such as Python, MATLAB, STK, or similar tools.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related discipline.
Experience with MBSE, SysML, Cameo, Jama, DOORS, or equivalent tools.
Experience supporting spacecraft integration, testing, launch, or mission operations.
Familiarity with satellite communications, RF systems, networking, or space mission architectures.
Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams

Responsibilities

Support development of mission, spacecraft, payload, and operational concepts.
Assist with requirements development, allocation, traceability, and verification activities.
Support spacecraft architecture, payload integration, and interface management efforts.
Contribute to MBSE models, system diagrams, technical documentation, and engineering analyses.
Participate in mission planning, CONOPS development, and operational readiness activities.
Support AI&T, I&T, environmental testing, and verification activities.
Assist with launch preparation, LEOP, IOT, and anomaly resolution activities as required.
Participate in technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR.
Coordinate with subsystem, software, payload, ground, and mission operations teams.
Identify technical issues and support development of engineering solutions.
Contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and best practices.