RF 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

You will lead and support RF system definition and analysis for space and ground communications architectures. This role bridges RF payloads, ground systems, and phased array technologies, ensuring RF performance meets mission requirements across all operating conditions.

You will work closely with systems, RF design, and integration teams to deliver robust end-to-end RF solutions.


The day-to-day

• Develop and manage RF system-level requirements and VCRM
• Perform RF system analysis using STK, MATLAB, and/or Python
• Build and maintain RF budgets and gain lineups for space and ground systems
• Support requirements decomposition and allocation to RF subsystems
• Define and execute RF verification and validation plans
• Collaborate across payload, ground, and network teams
• Support trade studies for RF architectures and implementations

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5-8 years of RF or systems engineering experience
• 2+ years direct systems experience related to RF
• Background in RF systems for space and/or ground applications
• Experience with RF budgets, link analysis, and system verification
• Ability to communicate RF impacts at the system level

What will help you on the job

• Active Secret clearance or ability/willingness to obtain clearance
• Experience with communications RF payloads and ground phased arrays
• Familiarity with MBSE and requirements tools
• Experience supporting system architecture and trade studies
• Knowledge of Digital Beam Forming (DBF) and high-speed data converters (ADCs/DACs)

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Salary range

$120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / 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 $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ 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
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.