Senior SATCOM Systems Architect - Remote/Hybrid

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

Job summary

Viasat is seeking an experienced SATCOM Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced satellite communications solutions. You will drive system architecture, define requirements, and ensure performance across multi-disciplinary programs while mentoring teams and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of experience in satcom or related fields, and the ability to work from Carlsbad, CA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in satcom, telecommunications, aerospace, or related high-complexity systems.
• Expertise in systems architecture and requirements development.
• Experience with systems engineering tools (JAMA, DOORS, Cameo).

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the end-to-end system architecture for communications solutions.
• Lead development of system requirements across all program phases and ensure traceability.
• Serve as technical authority and mentor for engineering teams; lead design reviews.
• Support proposal development, technical estimates, and customer-facing documentation.

Skills

Systems architecture

Requirements engineering

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

JAMA

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

Viasat is seeking an experienced SATCOM Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced satellite communications solutions. You will drive system architecture, define requirements, and ensure performance across multi-disciplinary programs while mentoring teams and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of experience in satcom or related fields, and the ability to work from Carlsbad, CA,