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About the job

About us

At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.

We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.

What you'll do

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Test Engineer to join our our Government team! 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.

You will have the opportunity to 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. You will also work directly with RF Design Engineers, Digital Engineers, manufacturing, 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 Test Engineer who likes to solve problems, can work with a cross-functional team, is a leader, and is enjoys working an 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

5+ years of test automation and design experience

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

Experience performing test development work.

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

Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance

Up to 10% travel

Must be able to work out of the Tempe, AZ office

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.

Experience wirking with FPGAs.

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 .