Viasat

Overview

Viasat is seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer, MGSE to join their space infrastructure team, contributing to the design and implementation of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment for satellite platforms and non-flight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the mechanical design, modeling, and drafting of MGSE hardware using 3D CAD software.
• Evaluate trade studies, conceptual designs, and requirements definitions to balance performance, schedule, cost, and safety risks.
• Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate equipment safety and design integrity.
• Support and coordinate MGSE fabrication, proof load testing, acceptance testing, and vendor inspections.
• Support end-users during integration and test operations, including process flow development and on-site anomaly resolution.
• Develop engineering requirements, specifications, drawings, procedures, and qualification plans for ground equipment.
• Participate in Design Reviews and present technical data to program leadership.
• Collaborate closely with systems, thermal, electrical, manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless hardware integration.
• Serve as a key technical contributor in mechanical ground support engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including experience developing spaceflight hardware or MGSE.
• Strong background in designing non-flight integration and test hardware.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling tools and drafting standards.
• Experience with structural analysis tools and techniques, including hand calculations and FEA software.
• Experience with fabrication support, proof load testing, and acceptance testing of mechanical structures.
• Proven capability to independently solve complex technical problems and guide smaller project initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working effectively within cross-functional product development environments.
• U.S. Citizenship required.