Space Systems Engineer: Mission Architecture & Ops

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

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes MBSE, interface management, engineering analyses, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure mission success

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as aerospace, electrical, mechanical, physics or CS.
• 2–5+ years in systems or aerospace engineering, spacecraft development or mission operations.
• Understanding of systems engineering fundamentals, requirements management and integration.
• Experience with spacecraft subsystems (ADCS, EPS, propulsion, thermal, comms, payloads).

Responsibilities

• Support development of mission, spacecraft, payload, and operational concepts.
• Assist with requirements development, allocation, traceability, and verification.
• Support spacecraft architecture, payload integration, and interface management.
• Contribute to MBSE models, system diagrams, technical documentation, and 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 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 SE processes and best practices.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, CS)

Master’s degree in related discipline

Tools

MBSE SysML tools

Python

MATLAB

STK

Cameo

Jama

DOORS

Job description

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

The role emphasizes MBSE, interface management, engineering analyses, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure mission success