Engineer – Test Data Architecture

Job Title

You will play a key role in shaping the future of our test infrastructure for spaceflight hardware by developing modern test architecture, automation, and data analysis capabilities. This role combines software development, test system architecture, and data engineering to create scalable solutions that support development, qualification, and production test operations.

• Develop software and automation solutions that improve test execution and engineering productivity.
• Build and maintain integrations between test systems, instrumentation, databases, and analytics platforms.
• Create dashboards and interactive reports for engineering reviews, debug efforts, and management visibility.
• Analyze large datasets from development, qualification, environmental, and production testing to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop automated processing for key data such as:
• First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Pass/Fail trends
• Failure Pareto analysis
• SPC metrics
• Measurement trending
• Reliability and performance indicators
• Support deployment of software releases, debug, framework updates, patches, and configuration changes.
• Partner with test engineers to develop reusable test methods, automation libraries, and standard workflows.
• Investigate test system issues and implement corrective actions that improve reliability, maintainability, and performance.
• Document software, architecture, standards, and guidelines to ensure long-term sustainability of test systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience developing software applications using Python, C#, Java, or similar programming languages.
• Experience working with automated test systems and hardware/software integration.
• Experience developing engineering tools, automation software, or test infrastructure solutions.
• Experience working with structured data, databases, and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to independently drive technical solutions from concept through deployment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple engineering fields.

• Experience supporting spacecraft, satellite, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability systems.
• Experience with test architecture frameworks such as COSMOS, CCAF, NI Test Stand, LabVIEW, InControl or similar environments.
• Experience developing enterprise-level engineering data systems and analytics platforms.
• Experience with telemetry, command and control systems, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or automated test equipment.
• Familiarity with modern data visualization and dashboard technologies such as Power BI, Grafana, Plotly Dash, or similar tools.
• Experience implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC), manufacturing analytics, and production yield reporting.
• Experience developing APIs, software services, and data pipelines.
• Familiarity with software configuration management, Dev Ops practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Git Hub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) to improve software development productivity.
• Knowledge of test system architecture, instrumentation interfaces, and distributed test environments.
• Demonstrated ability to define standards, influence technical direction, and lead modernization initiatives across multiple teams.

$ - $ / 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. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.

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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