Test Technician

About us

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.

You’ll be responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and validating complex electro‑mechanical assemblies in a box build environment. You’ll work closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering to ensure products meet functional, performance, and reliability requirements before shipment.

• Execute functional, system‑level, and final test procedures on box build assemblies
• Perform failure analysis and troubleshooting to the component, board, or system level
• Document test results, defects, and corrective actions in MES / quality systems
• Provide feedback to engineering on test coverage, yield, and design‑for‑testability
• Assist in maintaining and improving test procedures, work instructions, and fixtures
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to drive first‑pass yield improvements

• 2+ years of experience as a Test Technician in a manufacturing or box build environment
• Hands‑on experience with functional testing and system bring‑up
• Familiarity with test equipment
• Experience in troubleshooting hardware issues at the system and sub‑assembly level
• Comfortable working in a production environment with build schedules and priorities
• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems (yield tracking, defect codes, MRB)
• Lean / continuous improvement mindset

$27.4 - $43.03 / hourly. 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 $33.89 - $50.72/ hourly.

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 at

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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