Senior RF Systems Engineer

What you'll do

We are looking for a Senior RF Systems Engineer to join our team and help us continue to build on our successful mmW Cross Link business!

This position provides a unique opportunity to develop pioneering 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 requirements development, architecture design, integration, and implementation of hardware.

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

The day-to-day

Interface directly with customer

Perform detailed system level analysis to derive and flow down hardware requirements

Work with a cross-disciplined team of engineers to design, build, and test hardware

Perform system level verification and validation in advanced laboratory environment

Work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to difficult challenges

What you'll need

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

8+ years’ Systems Engineering experience with a Master’s degree, 12+ years’ experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a related discipline or equivalent years of experience

U.S. Citizenship Required

Must be able to obtain a United States Top Secret/ SCI Clearance

Ability to travel up to 10% domestic travel

What will help you on the job

Ph.D or Masters preferred

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