Real-Time Earth (RTE) Customer Integration Systems Engineer

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.

As a Real-Time Earth (RTE) Customer Integration Systems Engineer, you will join a high-functioning team of expert individuals who provide state-of-the-art Ground-Segment-as-a-Service (GSaaS) for commercial and government customers. You will be able to use your systems engineering expertise to maximize customer outcomes on Viasat's Real Time Earth (RTE) network, a highly automated ground network designed to support customers' on-orbit assets from launch to end-of-life.

As an expert in your field, you will be responsible for integrating new customers into the RTE network, beginning with requirements and concept discussions and analysis with potential customers, perform detailed requirements analysis of the customer's space to ground interface, develop and lead all aspects of the implementation, testing and validation of customer-specific mission configurations, and ensure delivery of network services to the customer. You will be a key member of the team involved with all aspects of RTE operations, including business development, systems engineering, and daily operations.

• 5+ years' experience in design and/or use of satellite ground terminals
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, related technical field or equivalent work experience
• Experience with ground station/network equipment and protocols in satellite communication (antenna/baseband units, RF modulation techniques, error coding, and CCSDS standards)
• Experience in development and validation of hardware/software requirements
• Strong systems engineering hands-on integration and test experience
• Experienced in local and WAN IP networking including creating router configurations and establishing end-to-end WAN connectivity
• Excellent interpersonal skills (written and oral)
• US Citizenship Required
• US Travel up to 10%

• Experience with Python scripting
• Experience in the use of Ansible and AWS
• Experience with software defined radios
• Proven analytical system design expertise
• Experience with monitor and control computers and related subsystems
• Experience in developing and implementing automated testing
• Ability to obtain a security clearance if needed

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.