Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer: Lead Architecture & Integration

Viasat; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 181,000 - 337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Space program exposure

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to lead architecture, requirements, integration, and verification for complex spacecraft systems. You will collaborate with subsystems, flight software, mission operations, and external partners to deliver resilient, high-performing space assets.

You will define system solutions in ambiguous environments, drive technical direction, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires deep MBSE/SysML expertise and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience developing spacecraft, satellites, or other complex aerospace systems.
• Experience leading spacecraft architecture, requirements development, integration, and verification activities.
• Experience across multiple engineering disciplines and influencing decisions.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems and mission operations concepts.
• Experience with MBSE and SysML.
• Experience with requirements management and verification planning.
• Experience with MBSE tools and digital engineering methodologies.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, STK, or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft architecture development and system trade studies to optimize performance and reliability.
• Drive payload-to-bus integration and resolve cross-subsystem challenges.
• Develop, decompose, allocate, and maintain mission and interface requirements.
• Own interface management across spacecraft, payload, ground, and mission systems.
• Develop spacecraft architecture models using MBSE and SysML.
• Maintain system-level budgets for mass, power, thermal, and data performance.
• Lead cross-functional integration across ADCS, EPS, propulsion, and software teams.
• Translate mission objectives into actionable architectures and verification strategies.
• Support CONOPS, operational scenarios, fault management, and automation strategies.
• Lead/participate in technical reviews and mission readiness activities.
• Serve as primary technical interface with government customers and partners.

Skills

MBSE

SysML

Python

MATLAB

STK

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Aerospace Systems Engineering or related

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Cameo

Jama

DOORS

SysML tools

Job description

Viasat is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to lead architecture, requirements, integration, and verification for complex spacecraft systems. You will collaborate with subsystems, flight software, mission operations, and external partners to deliver resilient, high-performing space assets.

You will define system solutions in ambiguous environments, drive technical direction, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires deep MBSE/SysML expertise and U.S.