Secret-Clearance Systems Design Architect (Government)

Viasat; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 121,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a System Design Engineer to translate high-level product requirements into detailed system and subsystem designs across data platforms, cloud services, SATCOM, and networking. You will collaborate with product management and engineering to iterate designs that meet evolving customer needs.

The role requires 5+ years in systems engineering, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and the ability to obtain a US Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% is possible as projects mature and scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering design and requirements management, preferably related to data platforms, cloud-based application development, satellite communications or networking.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of full-stack development frameworks.
• Ability to understand and develop system design requirements including those related to performance, security, and functionality.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure that system design and architecture meet the customer needs while leaving flexibility for implementation teams to make decisions where appropriate.
• Be responsible for the hardware and software product and platform success from early definition through the entire product lifecycle, including through maturity.
• Background in working with large systems of systems, and maintaining a consistent set of standards to ensure intersystem compatibility and ease of future scaling.
• This is a US Govt role; US Citizenship is required
• Must be able to obtain a United States Secret Clearance
• Ability to travel as-needed, up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Break down high level product requirements into detailed system and subsystem design solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Management and engineering teams to iterate on system designs over the lifecycle.
• Ensure system design decisions meet customer needs while allowing flexibility for implementation teams.
• Understand and address performance, security, and functionality requirements in design work.
• Support maturation of complex platforms from definition through lifecycle stages.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Data platforms

Cloud-based development

Satellite communications

Networking

Security best practices

Agile familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Jama

MBSE (Cameo)

Cameo

Job description

Viasat is seeking a System Design Engineer to translate high-level product requirements into detailed system and subsystem designs across data platforms, cloud services, SATCOM, and networking. You will collaborate with product management and engineering to iterate designs that meet evolving customer needs.

The role requires 5+ years in systems engineering, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and the ability to obtain a US Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% is possible as projects mature and scale.