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 youll do
The Integrated Solutions Business Unit is seeking a visionary and technically versatile Systems Engineer to act as the "glue" that holds our complex projects together. While specialized engineers focus on specific components, you will focus on the whole-ensuring that disparate technical pieces work together seamlessly to achieve the projects mission goals. In this critical role, you will manage complexity by bridging the gap between high-level business needs and technical execution. You will be responsible for the system throughout its entire lifecycle, from initial concept and design through development, testing, and eventual retirement.
The day-to-day
Definition & Design
Integration & Testing
Cross-Functional Leadership
What youll need
10+ years experience in a systems engineering or technical support role, preferably within the satellite communications or defense industry. Possess deep expertise in IP networking (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP) and broad knowledge across SDN, SATCOM, and Edge Cloud technologies. Confirmed experience of the V-Model framework and its application to complex government contract lifecycles. Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and schematics while optimizing total system balance rather than individual component performance. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. US Government position. US Citizenship required. Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible. Ability to travel up to 10%.
What will help you on the job
Relevant certifications such as CCNA or CCNP and/or Cloud Architecture (AWS, Google, Microsoft). Knowledge of government security standards, including Type 1 encryption and HAIPE devices. INCOSE CSEP or ASEP certification preferred. Meets DoD 8140/8570 baseline requirements for IASAE Level II (e.g., CISSP or CASP+). Active DoD Secret Clearance. Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and DevSecOps principles within a defense acquisition environment. Direct experience working with US government and DoD customers (e.g., USAF, USMC, Army, or Special Operations).
Salary range
$135,000.00 - $213,500.00 / 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 $168,000.00- $252,000.00/ 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 online application, please click here.
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other digital communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. We bring today’s new communication applications to people out of reach of terrestrial networks, in both the commercial and government sectors, with a variety of networking products and services.
Here you’ll find a company that is always asking,” What’s next?”, with the vertically integrated set of technologies to push the limits of what is possible for your system and service performance.
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With these past awards, ViaSat is well known as a successful, innovative, high-growth company:
The company employs over 2,900 professional and support personnel. The largest department is engineering, with many holding graduate degrees in electrical engineering or computer science. Annual revenues hit a record $1.1 billion during the most recently completed fiscal year (ended March 29, 2013).
HistoryViaSat is part of the well-known Linkabit Corporation “family-tree” that spawned hundreds of San Diego area telecom startups, including Qualcomm, General Instruments, and Titan. Founded in 1986 by three former M/A-Com Linkabit employees, ViaSat is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol VSAT. Go to the History, Timeline or Industry Innovation & Firsts pages for more details.
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