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Senior Space Systems Engineer, Viasat Government

Viasat Government
North, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2025 CLOSED ON 1/20/2026

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  • Carlsbad, California; Tempe, Arizona; North Logan, Utah
  • Engineering
  • Regular
  • Active United States Secret Clearance
  • US Citizenship
  • Jonathan Maier
  • Cindy Tulka
  • 4478

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Job Description

About us

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

Viasat Government has an immediate opening for a Senior Communication Systems Engineer to join our team and help us continue to build on our successful 30-year legacy in end-to-end space, tactical, and enterprise network communications systems for our nation’s space, air, and terrestrial platforms.

This position provides a unique opportunity to develop ground breaking technologies and work closely with our customers to develop multi-function systems from concept to implementation that support our nation's most critical defense programs. This includes algorithm development, modem development, laser communications, firmware development, integration, and implementation on hardware.

The day-to-day

In this exciting and dynamic role, you will report into the Viasat Government organization while working closely and collaboratively with other Viasat team members to identify, pursue, capture, and execute high priority opportunities in support of strategic growth goals.

What You'll Need

  • 12 years’ experience in Lasercom space payload design with ability to communicate associations of the design trade
  • 3 years experience with space based laser comms to include design, development, manufacturing, opeations of lasercom payloads
  • Advanced waveform/modem architecture development
  • Proven experience working with interdisciplinary teams including Business Development, Systems, Software, RF circuits, FPGA design, and others
  • Validated experience in the development of trade studies
  • Proven customer engagement and subcontractor management experience
  • Strong analytic/mathematics background with experience in system modeling, simulation, and analysis
  • Proficiency using MATLAB
  • Strong system, software, or test background including design and implementation
  • Strong technical leadership
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
  • U.S. Government Position. U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Ability to travel up to 10% domestic travel

This role can be based in Carlsbad, CA, Tempe, AZ, Cleveland, OH or Marlborough, MA

What Will Help You On The Job

  • Understanding of model-based system engineering techniques
  • Proven ability to lead trade studies and architect innovative solutions to difficult technical problems
  • Verified experience with Optical communication systems
  • Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering
  • Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance

Salary range

$169,000.00 - $267,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $210,000.00- $315,000.00/ 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 https://careers.viasat.com/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 here.

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