System 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

The System Engineer focus specializes in the assessment, design, acquisition, implementation of satellite ground station mission and support systems.

The day-to-day

• Performs system engineering functions such as design, analysis, evaluation, testing, debugging and implementation of applications supporting infrastructure, processes and operations and/or network-based mission systems.
• Analyses, installs, acquires, modifies and supports operating systems, database or applications.
• Plans, conducts and directs the analysis of business problems with automated systems solutions.
• Carry out other engineering duties as directed by the Chief Engineer and Program Manager.

What you'll need

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering.
• Confirmed experience as a Systems Engineer in Defence (or similar) industry.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate safety concepts and ideas to a broad range of audiences.
• Be skilled at critically analysing complex problems, figuring out root causes and proposing practical solutions.
• Have the ability to negotiate with and influence partners to ensure system safety is maintained.
• Have a continuous improvement attitude and the ability to proactively identify areas for improvement, implement process enhancements.
• Must be an Australian citizen and have an active Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1) or have held one previously.

What will help you on the job

• Five or more years of experience as a Systems Engineer, preferably within Defence (or similar) industry.
• Should have a broad technical understanding of communications systems processes, systems, infrastructure and technologies.
• Previous experience working with a satellite communications or communications system in a sustainment capacity.
• Experience in development of Defence Sustainment Contract documentation.
• Ability to achieve Professional Chartered Status with Engineers Australia (or equivalent).

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.

Viasat actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.