Space Systems Engineer: Mission-Centric & MBSE Ready

Viasat; United States; On-site; 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’ll work within a multidisciplinary team on mission architecture, spacecraft systems, payload integration, and mission operations across the program lifecycle.

You will collaborate on requirements management, system diagrams, and engineering analyses, supporting mission planning and readiness activities while coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field
• 2-5+ years of experience in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, spacecraft development, mission operations, or related technical fields
• Understanding of systems engineering fundamentals, requirements management, and integration activities
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems such as ADCS, EPS, propulsion, thermal, communications, payloads, or flight software
• Experience using engineering analysis or modeling tools such as Python, MATLAB, STK, or similar tools
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the integration, verification, and operation of space systems
• 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 skills

Problem-solving

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering/physics 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’ll work within a multidisciplinary team on mission architecture, spacecraft systems, payload integration, and mission operations across the program lifecycle.

You will collaborate on requirements management, system diagrams, and engineering analyses, supporting mission planning and readiness activities while coordinating