Testing Systems Engineering

For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. 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, 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 cross‑functional team, is a leader, and is comfortable working in an engineering environment.

Select appropriate Test equipment

Develop test software

Create Test HW Bill of Materials

Data Analysis of test results

Train or mentor new technicians and test engineers

Testing of custom RF hardware

Proficiency with programming in one or more languages such as Python, C#, Java and LabView.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a relatable program or equivalent experience

Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance

Up to 10% travel

What will help you on the job

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

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. 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.

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