Systems Test 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.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing test engineering activities for RF/Microwave products and sub‑assemblies developed for civilian, defense, and aerospace sectors. We plan and complete test tasks that involve interpreting test requirements, writing test plans, crafting test hardware, crafting test software, and testing and debugging flight hardware used in commercial, military, and space markets. This includes activity for both RF and digital testing of modules.

The systems test engineering team supports the build team in developing modern RF communication products.

Provide test development support during the design phase of a program, including requirements gathering, test concept development, and implementation of test hardware and software. Work directly with RF Design Engineers, Digital Engineers, manufacturing, and program management. We get involved early in programs to provide test support from Systems Requirements Review all the way through Production Readiness Review and into production.

We are looking for a seasoned Test Engineer who can work with a multi‑functional team, is a leader, and is comfortable working in an engineering environment.

• Work with designers to gather test requirements.
• Develop Test Plans
• Develop Test Station Hardware
• Select appropriate Test equipment
• Develop test software
• Create Test HW Bill of Materials
• Test station calibration
• Identify and fix problems on Viasat hardware
• Data Analysis of test results
• Write Test and or Calibration procedures
• Train or mentor new technicians and test engineers
• Communicate status to program management
• Testing of custom RF hardware
• Create HW and SW documentation

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a relatable program or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of test automation and design experience
• Experience leading a test development effort
• Proficiency with programming in one or more languages such as Python, C#, Java and Lab View.
• Tolerance for ambiguity, or the ability to work with an incomplete set of requirements.
• Strong communications skills.
• Works well in a team or as an individual contributor.
• US citizenship required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance
• Up to 10% travel
• This is an onsite role based in Tempe, AZ

• Experience in RF test system design and automation
• Experience Collecting requirements and creating test plans.
• Solid understanding of RF amplifiers, mixers, oscillators, and transceivers
• Demonstrated experience programming and controlling test equipment through SCPI commands
• Good understanding of object oriented programming
• Understanding of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, network analyzers, noise figure meters, and signal generators

$ - $ / 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 $- $/ 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.

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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.

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