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# Senior EGSE & Test Engineer

- **Company:** Viasat, Inc.
- **Location:** Tempe, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $82,000 - $129,500
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Network Analysis, Configuration Management, Python (Programming Language)
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18728819/Senior-Egse-Test-Engineer-Arizona-Tempe

## About the Role

* Typically, 5+ years of experience in STE design supporting space-qualified hardware
 * Demonstrated experience architecting or leading complex test systems for payload or satellite
 * Strong understanding of communications payload and satellite subsystems
 * Hands-on experience with payload or satellite EGSE through integration.
 * Proven ability to work cross-functionally and lead technical discussions under pressure.
 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
 * U.S. citizenship required

What will help you on the job

 * Demonstrated ownership of complex systems from concept through execution
 * Experience supporting environmental tests and launch campaigns.
 * Experience building and implementing systems to test satellites and RF payloads
 * Proficiency in Python, C#, C++, or similar languages for automation
 * Familiarity with vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and noise figure measurement systems
 * Working knowledge of telemetry architecture and high-speed digital interfaces

## Description

This role is for a Senior AI&T (Assembly Integration and Test) Engineer leading our Unit and Payload Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) on one of our spaceflight programs.

 * Own the end-to-end EGSE strategy for space-based communications payloads
 * Translate unit and payload verification requirements into scalable, flight-ready checkout systems
 * Lead EGSE architecture and implementation across development, qualification, and flight builds
 * Serve as the technical authority for payload EGSE infrastructure
 * Work closely with the product design team to interpret module requirements and turn them into test plans, test equipment, and automated test procedures
 * Lead a team to implement all test equipment for a satellite program

The day-to-day

 * Architecture & Requirements: Define and maintain EGSE architecture for RF, digital, telemetry, timing, and power; derive EGSE requirements from payload specs/functionality, and create verification plans
 * Development & Integration: Lead development of hardware, software, harnessing, interface electronics, and automation; establish checkout flows from unit subsystem payload
 * Operations & Readiness: Select/integrate COTS vs. custom instrumentation; review/approve readiness and certification procedures; support environmental testing and launch ops
 * Reliability & Governance: Lead anomaly investigations; maintain configuration control and documentation