Senior Space Systems Engineer: Mission Architect & Verification

RiseMe; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Systems Engineer, Space, to support development, integration, verification, and operation of complex space systems delivering critical mission capabilities. You will contribute across mission architecture, spacecraft systems engineering, payload integration, mission operations, CONOPS development, and verification activities.

The role requires deep MBSE experience, SysML modeling, and hands-on use of tools like Python, MATLAB, STK, GMAT, and Ansys. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of aerospace, spacecraft systems, mission engineering, or related experience.
• Experience with requirements development, systems integration, interface management, or verification.
• Familiarity with ADCS, EPS, propulsion, thermal, communications, payloads, and flight software.
• Experience with MBSE, SysML, or equivalent modeling methodologies.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, STK, GMAT, Ansys, or similar engineering tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support development of mission architectures, concepts, and system-level trade studies.
• Develop, allocate, and maintain mission, spacecraft, subsystem, and interface requirements.
• Contribute to mission planning, operational concepts, and spacecraft CONOPS development.
• Support MBSE model development using SysML-based tools.
• Support spacecraft architecture development and payload-to-bus integration activities.
• Coordinate interface management across spacecraft, payload, software, and ground systems.
• Contribute to verification and validation planning and mission readiness assessments.
• Support supplier and subcontractor technical interactions and design reviews.

Skills

MBSE

SysML

Python

MATLAB

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Jama

DOORS

Cameo

MagicDraw

SysML

Job description

Viasat is seeking a Systems Engineer, Space, to support development, integration, verification, and operation of complex space systems delivering critical mission capabilities. You will contribute across mission architecture, spacecraft systems engineering, payload integration, mission operations, CONOPS development, and verification activities.

The role requires deep MBSE experience, SysML modeling, and hands-on use of tools like Python, MATLAB, STK, GMAT, and Ansys. U.S.