Space Systems Engineer - MBSE & Mission Ops

Viasat; Oregon; On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat, in the United States, is seeking a Systems Engineer, Space to contribute to development, integration, verification, and operation of space systems for government and commercial missions. You will work within a multidisciplinary engineering team across mission architecture, spacecraft systems engineering, payload integration, and mission operations throughout the program lifecycle.

You will participate in mission planning, CONOPS development, and readiness activities, supporting MBSE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 2-5+ years of experience in systems engineering, aerospace, spacecraft development, or mission operations.
• Experience with engineering analysis or modeling tools such as Python, MATLAB, STK.

Responsibilities

• Support development of mission, spacecraft, payload, and operational concepts.
• Assist with requirements development, allocation, traceability, and verification activities.
• Support spacecraft architecture, payload integration, and interface management efforts.
• Contribute to MBSE models, system diagrams, technical documentation, and engineering analyses.
• Participate in mission planning, CONOPS development, and operational readiness activities.
• Support AI&T, I&T, environmental testing, and verification activities.
• Assist with launch preparation, LEOP, IOT, and anomaly resolution activities as required.
• Participate in technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

STK

Job description

Viasat, in the United States, is seeking a Systems Engineer, Space to contribute to development, integration, verification, and operation of space systems for government and commercial missions. You will work within a multidisciplinary engineering team across mission architecture, spacecraft systems engineering, payload integration, and mission operations throughout the program lifecycle.

You will participate in mission planning, CONOPS development, and readiness activities, supporting MBSE