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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.\nWhat you'll do\nViasat is seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing space infrastructure team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, qualification, and production transition of mechanical systems and hardware for next-generation satellite platforms. You will serve as a key technical contributor across the full product lifecycle, developing innovative solutions for challenging spaceflight applications while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and program management.\nThe ideal candidate combines solid technical expertise in spacecraft mechanical design with the ability to solve complex problems, support technical direction, and collaborate effectively with fellow engineers.\nThe day-to-day\nIn this role, you will apply established engineering principles to develop reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective spacecraft hardware and systems.\nYou will:\nSupport and contribute to mechanical design and development efforts for satellite structures, mechanisms, electronics packaging, and deployable systems.\nEvaluate trade studies and develop engineering solutions that balance performance, schedule, cost, and risk.\nSupport mechanical subsystem design from concept development through qualification, production, integration, and on-orbit support.\nPerform structural, thermal, vibration, shock, and environmental analyses to validate flight hardware designs.\nDevelop engineering requirements, specifications, drawings, procedures, and qualification plans.\nParticipate in hardware development, integration, testing, and anomaly resolution activities.\nContribute to Design Reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR) and present technical data to program leadership.\nCollaborate closely with systems, thermal, electrical, manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain teams to ensure successful product execution.\nEvaluate new technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes to improve product capability.\nServe as a key technical contributor in spacecraft mechanical engineering.\nWhat you'll need\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\n7+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including experience developing spaceflight hardware.\nDemonstrated experience developing mechanical systems, with a strong background in spaceflight hardware.\nHands-on experience contributing to mechanical subsystem development for spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, or other aerospace systems.\nSolid understanding of structural, thermal, dynamic, and environmental requirements for space applications.\nExperience designing flight hardware using CAD tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent.\nExperience with engineering analysis tools including ANSYS, Nastran, Simcenter, Thermal Desktop, or equivalent.\nExperience with environmental qualification and acceptance testing, including vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, and thermal cycling.\nAbility to solve complex technical problems with guidance as needed.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation of technical data.\nExperience working within cross-functional product development teams.\nU.S. Citizenship required.\nWhat will help you on the job\nMaster's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.\nExperience with small satellite, broadband constellation, or spacecraft bus development programs.\nExperience with composite structures, lightweight design, and deployable mechanisms.\nKnowledge of launch vehicle interfaces and spacecraft integration processes.\nFamiliarity with DFM/DFA principles and aerospace hardware production.\nExperience with Teamcenter, Windchill, or other PLM systems.\nExperience supporting suppliers and contract manufacturers.\nKnowledge of spaceflight standards, workmanship requirements, and environmental qualification methodologies.\nExperience supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions.\nSalary range\n$120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / annually.\nFor 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\nAt 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.\nEEO Statement\nViasat 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. 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