One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you’ll do
In this role, you’ll craft next generation payloads using on-board processing architectures for communication and sensing and provide rapid prototype environment for proof of concept. You’ll act as a subject matter expert with customers and provide program leadership in a multi-discipline team of electrical, mechanical, software/firmware, security, network and operations engineers.
The day-to-day
The successful candidate will guide and participate in technology roadmap decisions, lead system analysis for feasibility and applicability of space based solutions, including both communications and sensing paradigms, work with the broader Viasat teams to align technologies with both commercial and government applications and support business development through relationships with vendors and customers
What you’ll need
- 20+ years’ experience with space vehicle or payload concept and design experience
- Experience with digital/regenerative communication payloads
- Experience crafting, developing, and fielding satellites, payloads, communication subsystems, and TT&C data networks
- Proven experience with multiple spacecraft subsystem (e.g., communications, attitude determination and control, power, etc.)
- Knowledge at an architectural level of space systems environments, design methodologies, mechanical design, and packaging
- Bachelor’s degree in Satellite Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- U.S. Government Position. U.S. Citizenship Required
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
- Up to 10% of domestic travel
What will help you on the job
- Strong analytic/mathematics background with experience in system modeling, simulation, and analysis Experience with orbital analysis and spacecraft simulation using commercial products (STK, Matlab, etc..) or custom-developed tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven customer engagement skills
- Experience planning and conducting mission operations for satellite missions
Salary range
$171,000.00 – $297,400.00 / annually
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/Benefits.
EEO statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click .
