Space Systems Engineer

Viasat; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 149,500; Full time

Job summary

Viasat in Englewood, Colorado, is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the execution of space systems. You will help define, analyze, and verify space communication programs, working closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics and 3-5 years of related experience. The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $149,500 annually, reflecting the experience level and responsibilities involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5 years of systems engineering or related technical experience.
• Prior experience supporting space programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain top-level system requirements.
• Support requirements decomposition and traceability.
• Assist with verification and validation planning and execution.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Technical analysis

Communication

Space programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

STK

MATLAB

Python

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you’ll do

You will support the definition, analysis, and execution of space systems and subsystems as part of a collaborative systems engineering team. This role focuses on requirements management, technical analysis, and verification support for space communications programs.

You will work closely to develop compliant systems architectures, establish comprehensive verification and validation strategies, and ensure system requirements are well defined, traceable, and verifiable across the full development lifecycle.

The day-to-day

• Develop, manage, and maintain top level system requirements
• Support requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability through development of Requirements Compliance Matrices (RVCM) and Requirements Verification Traceability Matrices (RVTM)
• Assist with verification and validation planning and execution
• Perform system analyses using tools such as STK, MATLAB, or Python
• Support development of system documentation and technical artifacts, both internal and external for Customer sell-off
• Participate in trade studies and design reviews
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams across Engineering, Program Management and Supply Chain

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5 years of systems engineering or related technical experience
• Prior experience supporting space programs
• Familiarity with requirements management and system analysis techniques
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively
• Ability to travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job

• Experience with STK modeling, MATLAB, and/or Python
• Exposure to verification, validation, and integration activities
• Interest in developing broad systemlevel understanding

Salary range

$95,000.00 - $149,500.00 / annually.

For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $117,500.00- $176,500.00/ annually.

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.