Senior RF Space Systems Engineer — Lead Space Mission Architect

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

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.