Senior RF Space Systems Engineer

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities.

What youll do

The Strategic Space Systems (S3) team at Viasat in Tempe Arizona is responsible for development of full lifecycle space programs with varying scope from chip scale to full-on space missions. Our programs provide key capabilities for the US government as well as commercial end-users.

Programs in the business area are far-reaching and impactful - enabling the US and the world in commercial and defense applications like resilient space communications and networking remote sensing and much more. The S3 team is primarily composed of a small group of highly skilled cross-domain engineers who take on challenging problems daily.

The day-to-day

This position provides an outstanding opportunity to develop innovative technologies. You will work closely with our customers to build multi-function systems from concept to implementation that advance our nations most critical defense programs. This includes requirements development architecture design integration and implementation of hardware.

In this exciting and dynamic role you will report into the S3 organization while working closely and collaboratively with other Viasat stakeholders to identify pursue capture and execute high priority opportunities that support our strategic growth goals.

This position is based in Tempe AZ

What youll need

• 8 years Systems Engineering experience with a Masters degree; 12 years experience with a Bachelors degree
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams including Business Development Systems Software RF circuits FPGA design and others
• Experience in payload and electronics design for space applications with an understanding of reliability and EMI/EMC requirements for space based systems
• Strong analytic/mathematics background with experience in system modeling simulation and analysis including power and communication link budgets
• Strong understanding of systems engineering analysis including requirements definition and flow down interface definitions system test design and execution and risk identification tracking and burn-down
• Proficiency using RF and systems design engineering tools including MATLAB ADS HFSS and Genesys
• Experience working with Government customers to develop system level requirements and solutions
• Strong system software or test background including design and implementation
• Strong technical leadership
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Ph.D or Masters preferred.
• U.S. Government Position.U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Active DoD TS SCI Clearance or ability/willingness to obtain clearance when administratively feasible
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestic travel

What will help you on the job

• Understanding of model-based system engineering techniques including proficiency using MBSE software such as Cameo
• Experience with satellite missions operations including launch in-orbit testing and anomaly resolution
• Experience with key mission design and analysis tools such as STK
• Experience taking a product from concept phase through prototyping launch and operation
• Demonstrated leadership of space systems engineering teams
• The ability to lead trade studies and architect innovative solutions to difficult technical problems

Salary range

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.

EEO Statement

We are 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.