AI&T Test Engineer – STE​/EGSE

Assembly, Integration, And Test Engineer

Viasat's Space Infrastructure Team designs, builds, and operates satellites that deliver global connectivity in demanding environments. As part of the Integration and Test team, your work will contribute directly to payload performance, schedule, and on-orbit mission success. This role is for an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) Engineer focused on Payload Special Test Equipment (STE) and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE).

You will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and supporting test systems used to verify advanced space-based communications units and payloads throughout development, qualification, and flight integration activities. You will work closely with systems, payload, RF, digital, software, and manufacturing teams to translate verification requirements into practical and scalable test solutions.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Design and develop STE and EGSE solutions used for payload integration and verification
• Translate payload and subsystem requirements into test architectures, test procedures, and automation solutions
• Support checkout and verification activities across unit, subsystem, and payload levels
• Develop and maintain automated test capabilities that improve test efficiency and repeatability
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to troubleshoot hardware and test system issues
• Contribute to test readiness, integration planning, and verification execution

The required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Typically 4-8 years of experience developing, integrating, or supporting STE, EGSE, or automated test systems
• Experience working with electronic, communications, aerospace, defense, or satellite hardware
• Understanding of hardware integration and verification methodologies
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation and automated test equipment
• Experience with software scripting or automation development
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
• U.S. citizenship required

What will help you on the job includes:

• Experience supporting spacecraft, payload, communications, or RF systems
• Experience developing EGSE or payload checkout systems
• Familiarity with telemetry, command and control, and data acquisition architectures
• Experience with Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, C#, or similar development environments
• Experience performing environmental or qualification testing
• Experience integrating custom hardware with commercial instrumentation
• Knowledge of configuration management and verification processes
• Experience working in fast-paced integration and test environments

Salary range: $ - $ / 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.

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.

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