Systems Engineer

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

In this role, you will support security and cybersecurity needs across the company, in which physical products, tools, and initiatives can have impacts across world-wide usage! We perform system definition and requirements generation for the design, documentation, and test of next generation Layer 3 In-line Network Encryptors.

You will work as part of a team and help clarify requirements while continuously supporting development, integration, automation, and test of the final product through certification.

The day-to-day

• Derive, Develop and document system, software and hardware requirements from customer specifications
• Own system requirements and system design activities on next generation network encryption devices
• Prepare system level material and present at internal and customer reviews
• Work with Agile scrum teams to identify develop and prioritize spiral based product features
• Knowledge of model based system engineering practices (CAMEO) desired
• Collaborate with large geographically diverse multi-disciplinary teams to create next generation products
• Generate and collaborate on required design documents, development requirements, specifications and verification protocols
• Support Qualification of new design by supporting an reviewing system test activities
  
  
  

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering Discipline
• 8+ years communication systems design experience
• Strong system, software, or test background including design and implementation
• Deep understanding of system engineering processes from requirements to test with experience in managing process activities
• Strong understanding of networking protocols highly desired
• Must be able to prioritize, be detail oriented, and have history of managing time well to accomplish multiple tasks in parallel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a temporally and geographically diverse team
• Ability to document and report on technical solutions/findings
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products for documentation creation and modification
• Desire to be part of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production related issues
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, take ownership of tasks and results
• US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance is required
• Ability to travel up to 10%
  
  
  

What Will Help You On The Job

• Experience with communications systems engineering
• Experience with DOORS and/or JAMA requirements management tools
• Experience with model based system engineering and tools such as Cameo
• Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience with Government systems and service acquisition
  
  
  

Salary range

$140,800.00 - $244,900.00 / 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.