System Test Engineer - Viasat Government

We have an exciting new opportunity for a System Test Engineer to join our Viasat Government team! In this role, you will work with a cross functional team to help develop & perform testing on our diverse satellite network ecosystem! Write test documentation to include test plans, procedures and test cases and then support lab build up to implement the testing. The day-to-day

• Prepare test plans
• Prepare and execute test procedures on RF test equipment
• Validate product design
• Work with system engineering on requirements validation
• Coordinate with SW engineering on defects and enhancement requests

• 8+ years experience crafting test requirements, test plans, test cases and methodologies, and test documentation that guide system development.
• General level of understanding of both the technical and process aspects of product design and able to evaluate products using documents describing their design and function.
• Ready to use a variety of lab equipment like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, network traffice generator and power supplies to evaluate and help fix systems.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, Layer 2 (Data Link) and Layer 3 (Network) technologies, and basic concepts of MAC addresses, IP addresses, TCP, and UDP protocols.
• US citizenship required.
• Up to 10% travel

What will help you on the job

• Experience with Viasat’s ArcLight waveform
• Familiar with using requirements traceability tools (JAMA)

$141,500.00 - $224,000.00 / 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 $176,000.00- $264,000.00/ 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

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.