Space Systems Engineer: Mission Architect & Operations

Viasat; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role involves MBSE models, requirement traceability, interface management, and participation in reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR). A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 2–5+ years in relevant engineering roles.
• Understanding of systems engineering fundamentals and integration activities.
• Experience with MBSE preferred and security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support development, integration, verification and operation of space systems.
• Contribute to mission architecture, spacecraft systems engineering and payload integration.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and participate in technical reviews.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Integration activities

Python

MATLAB

STK

Analytical skills

Communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

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

Tools

Python

MATLAB

STK

Job description

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

The role involves MBSE models, requirement traceability, interface management, and participation in reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR). A U.S.