Space Systems Engineer | Mission Architect & Operations

ViaSat Inc.; North Dakota; On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will develop mission concepts, manage requirements, and participate in reviews from design through verification, while coordinating across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field is required.
• 2–5+ years of systems engineering or aerospace experience.
• Understanding of requirements management and system integration.
• Experience with MBSE or model-based tools is a plus.

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.
• Coordinate with subsystem, software, payload, ground, and mission operations teams.
• Identify technical issues and support development of engineering solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Physics or Computer Science

Tools

Python

MATLAB

STK

Job description

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

You will develop mission concepts, manage requirements, and participate in reviews from design through verification, while coordinating across