Systems Test Engineer

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.

What you'll do

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In this role you will be responsible for performing test engineering activities for RF/Microwave products and sub-assemblies developed for commercial, military and space markets. We plan and execute test tasks that include interpreting test requirements, writing test plans, designing test hardware, designing test software and testing and debugging flight hardware for commercial, military, and space markets! This includes activity for both RF and digital testing of modules.

The systems test engineering team supports the design team in developing cutting-edge RF communication products.

Provide test development support during the design phase of a program, which means we participate in the requirements gathering, development of test concepts, and implementation of test hardware and software.

Work directly with RF Design Engineers, Digital Engineers, manufaturing, and program management. We get involved early in programs early in order to provide test support from Systems Requirement Review all the way through Production Readiness Review and production.

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

The day-to-day

• 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
• Troubleshoot and problem-solving 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

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a relatable program or equivalent experience
• 5+ 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 LabView.
• 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
• Up to 10% travel

What will help you on the job

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

Salary range

$120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / 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 $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ 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 at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.