Systems Engineer
Viasat, Inc.· Satellite Communications· Oct 20, 2026 · 8d ago
Carlsbad, California · Tempe, Arizona
In office
Full-time
Principal
$141K–$216K est.
4+ years exp
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
We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Operations team! As a Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role, recognized for approachability and serving as a key point of contact. This position entails actively contributing to the development of hardware and software test solutions. You will be a part of a group who is responsible for developing diverse hardware and software solutions to test and troubleshoot our esteemed commercial, military, and space products.
The day-to-day
• Derive requirements from customer desires and needs, turning ambiguous problem statements into actionable requirements.
• Lead discussions on technical topics to drive requirements compliance and address customer needs.
• Work with a team of program managers, hardware engineers, software engineers, test engineers, and partner organizations.
• Contribute to program responsibilities, including requirements definition, conceptual design, trade studies, detailed design and drawings, prototype build, integration, and testing.
• Opportunity to develop proposal skills, including Level of Effort (LOE) and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates.
• Collaborate closely with teams across Operations, Quality, Design, and Manufacturing on all aspects of product development and manufacturing to enhance testing capabilities for new products and refine existing test devices and methodologies.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic, fast-paced environment where quick turnarounds are essential to team success.
• Maintain and manage requirements using Jama and other tools.
• Ensure designed and documented solutions meet customer needs through technical documentation reviews.
What you'll need
• BA/BS in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience. • 4+ years of experience integrating or leading complex system design comprised of electrical, mechanical, and software components. • Experience in gathering and deriving system requirements, requirements verification, and process validation. • Demonstrated experience in production test or manufacturing. • Experience coordinating interdisciplinary technical teams across projects, performing analysis, and making trade-off decisions. • Working knowledge across Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and Product Test disciplines. • Working knowledge of Test Equipment, including but not limited to O-Scopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, and Signal Generators. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including exceptional design review presentation skills. • Ability to work autonomously with minimal instruction, balanced with the ability to seek assistance when needed. • Strong interpersonal skills. • US citizenship required. • Up to 10% travel is required. • Must be able to work out of the Carlsbad, CA office or Tempe, AZ office.
What will help you on the job
• Should be familiar with INCOSE processes and standards for system development and system lifecycle. • Be familiar with product lifecycle management (PLM) software suites, product lifecycle stages, and review and release processes. • Ability to review electrical wiring diagrams, PWA schematics, mechanical assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). • Experience in System Testing and Production Testing at various volume levels. • Experience in SW Development Lifecycle, including use of CI/CD and SW repositories. • RF fundamentals sufficient to evaluate chain analysis, link budgets, margins, and measurement validity. • Experience designing Test Equipment that meet performance, cost, and manufacturability goals.
Salary range
$95,000.00 - $149,500.00 / 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 $117,500.00- $176,500.00/ 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.
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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