Senior MGSE Mechanical Engineer (Space Infrastructure)

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, MGSE to join our space infrastructure team. You will design, develop, fabricate, analyze, and implement MGSE for satellite platforms and non-flight hardware, leading technical directions across the product lifecycle.

The role requires a strong background in MGSE design and structural analysis, with the ability to lead projects and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and program management. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 7+ years mechanical engineering experience including spaceflight hardware or MGSE
• Experience with non-flight integration and test hardware (lifting fixtures, handling systems)
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling tools and drafting standards
• Experience with hand calculations and FEA (ANSYS/Nastran/Simcenter)
• Fabrication support, proof load testing, and acceptance testing experience
• Strong written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration
• US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, modeling, and drafting of MGSE hardware using 3D CAD
• Evaluate trade studies and requirements to balance performance, schedule, cost, safety
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to validate safety and design integrity
• Support fabrication, proof load testing, and vendor inspections
• Assist end-users during integration and test operations, develop process flows
• Create engineering requirements, drawings, procedures, and qualification plans
• Participate in Design Reviews and present data to leadership
• Collaborate with systems, thermal, electrical, manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain teams
• Serve as a key technical contributor in MGSE engineering

Skills

Strong communication skills

3D CAD modeling

FEA analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (beneficial)

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

ANSYS

Nastran

Simcenter

Job description

Viasat is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, MGSE to join our space infrastructure team. You will design, develop, fabricate, analyze, and implement MGSE for satellite platforms and non-flight hardware, leading technical directions across the product lifecycle.

The role requires a strong background in MGSE design and structural analysis, with the ability to lead projects and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and program management. U.S. Citizenship is required.