Systems Test Engineer
About this role
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 systems test engineering team supports the design team in the development of cutting edge RF communication products.
We 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.
We 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 seasoned Test Engineer who can work with a cross-functional team, is a leader, and is comfortable working 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 • 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
• 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. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a relatable program or equivalent experience • US citizenship required • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance • Up to 10% travel