Senior SATCOM Systems Architect (Remote/Hybrid)

Viasat; Germantown (MD); Remote; USD 121,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a SATCOM Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced satellite communications solutions. You will define requirements, own system architecture, and drive performance across multi-disciplinary programs, delivering high-reliability satcom systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in satcom or related fields, strong leadership, and the ability to work from Carlsbad, Germantown, or remote locations in the U.S.

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 (e.g. JAMA, DOORS, Cameo).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own end-to-end system architecture for communications solutions.
• Lead requirements development across all program phases.
• Mentor engineering teams and lead architecture/design reviews.
• Support proposal development, technical estimates, and customer-facing documentation.
• Communicate complex engineering concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

SATCOM

Systems Architecture

Requirements Engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

JAMA

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

Viasat is seeking a SATCOM Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced satellite communications solutions. You will define requirements, own system architecture, and drive performance across multi-disciplinary programs, delivering high-reliability satcom systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in satcom or related fields, strong leadership, and the ability to work from Carlsbad, Germantown, or remote locations in the U.S.