Senior RF Space System Engineer

Vets2industry; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to join the Strategic Space Systems team in Tempe, AZ. You will drive requirements, architecture, integration, and hardware implementation for space programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers to advance national defense initiatives.

The role demands extensive systems engineering expertise, leadership, and experience with space-grade payloads, EMI/EMC, and RF design tools. Occasional travel may be required, with base in Tempe.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Systems Engineering experience with a Master’s degree
• 12+ years with a Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with interdisciplinary teams including Business Development, Systems, Software, RF circuits, FPGA design
• Experience in payload and electronics design for space applications and EMI/EMC requirements
• Strong analytic/mathematics background with system modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Proficiency with RF and systems design tools (MATLAB, ADS, HFSS, Genesys)
• Experience with Government customers and system-level requirements

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements, architecture design, integration, and implementation of hardware
• Collaborate with customers to build multi-function systems from concept to implementation
• Report to S3 organization and pursue high-priority opportunities to support growth
• Travel up to 10% domestically

Skills

Systems engineering

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Hardware design

RF circuits

FPGA design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Ph.D or Masters preferred

Tools

MATLAB

ADS

HFSS

Genesys

MBSE Cameo

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you’ll do

The Strategic Space Systems (S3) team at in Tempe, Arizona is responsible for development of full lifecycle space programs with varying scope, from chip scale to full-on space missions. Our programs provide key capabilities for the US government as well as commercial end-users. Programs in the business area are far-reaching and impactful - enabling the US and the world in commercial and defense applications like resilient space communications and networking, remote sensing, and much more. The S3 team is primarily composed of a small group of highly skilled cross-domain engineers who take on challenging problems daily.

The day-to-day

This position provides an outstanding opportunity to develop innovative technologies. You will work closely with our customers to build multi-function systems from concept to implementation that advance our nation’s most critical defense programs. This includes requirements development, architecture design, integration, and implementation of hardware. In this exciting and dynamic role, you will report into the S3 organization while working closely and collaboratively with other Viasat stakeholders to identify, pursue, capture, and execute high priority opportunities that support our strategic growth goals. This position is based in Tempe, AZ

What you’ll need

• 8+ years’ Systems Engineering experience with a Master’s degree; 12+ years’ experience with a Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams including Business Development, Systems, Software, RF circuits, FPGA design, and others
• Experience in payload and electronics design for space applications with an understanding of reliability and EMI/EMC requirements for space based systems
• Strong analytic/mathematics background with experience in system modeling, simulation, and analysis including power and communication link budgets
• Strong understanding of systems engineering analysis including requirements definition and flow down, interface definitions, system test design and execution, and risk identification, tracking, and burn-down
• Proficiency using RF and systems design engineering tools including MATLAB, ADS, HFSS, and Genesys
• Experience working with Government customers to develop system level requirements and solutions
• Strong system, software, or test background including design and implementation
• Strong technical leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Ph.D or Masters preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Active DoD TS SCI Clearance or ability/willingness to obtain clearance when administratively feasible
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestic travel

What will help you on the job

• Understanding of model-based system engineering techniques including proficiency using MBSE software such as Cameo
• Experience with satellite missions operations including launch, in-orbit testing, and anomaly resolution
• Experience with key mission design and analysis tools such as STK
• Experience taking a product from concept phase through prototyping, launch, and operation
• Demonstrated leadership of space systems engineering teams
• The ability to lead trade studies and architect innovative solutions to difficult technical problems

Salary range

$141,500.00 - $224,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $176,000.00- $264,000.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.