Senior 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:

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 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

Trouble shoot 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:

7+ 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.

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

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.

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Salary range:

$(phone number removed) - $(phone number removed) / annually

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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 (url removed).

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 .

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