Senior Space Systems Engineer
3 days ago
Viasat is a leading provider of global communication services, with a mission to deliver connections that can change the world. With over 35 years of experience, we have helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the globe communicate.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Communication Systems Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge space, tactical, and enterprise network communications systems. This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with customers to develop multi-function systems from concept to implementation that support critical defense programs.
Key Responsibilities- Develop groundbreaking technologies and work closely with customers to develop multi-function systems from concept to implementation.
- Design, develop, and integrate space-based laser communications systems, including algorithm development, modem development, and firmware development.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including Business Development, Systems, Software, RF circuits, FPGA design, and others, to identify, pursue, capture, and execute high-priority opportunities.
- Lead trade studies and architect innovative solutions to difficult technical problems.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and subcontractors.
- 12+ years of experience in lasercom space payload design.
- 3+ years of experience with space-based laser communications, including design, development, manufacturing, and operations.
- Advanced waveform/modem architecture development.
- Proven experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
- 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 in 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. Government Position. U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance.
- Ability to travel up to 10% domestically.
- 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.
Viasat offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a salary range of $176,000 to $306,200 annually, plus additional cash or stock incentives, and a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.
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