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# System Test Engineer (Temp)

- **Company:** Viasat, Inc.
- **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $141,500 - $224,000
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Linux, OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), Satcom, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, System Testing, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Jama (Software), Diagnostic Tools, Scripting, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9306932/system-test-engineer-temp

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in crafting test requirements, plans, cases, methodologies, and manufacturing test documentation.
 * Solid understanding of the technical and process aspects of product design, with the ability to evaluate products using design and functional documentation.
 * Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and boundary scan tools.
 * Experience with networking, the OSI model, and L2/L3 technologies (such as MAC, TCP/IP, UDP).
 * Experience debugging and fixing Linux-based products.
 * Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance.
 * United States citizenship required.
 * Ability to travel up to 20%.
 * This role will work out of the Carlsbad, CA office
 * Must be able to come into the office 3 days a week; hybrid
 * This is a temporary role.

What will help you on the job

 * Active United States Top Secret Clearance
 * Experience with a programming or scripting language (Python, C/C++, Java or other)
 * Familiar with using requirements traceability tools (DOORS, JAMA, etc.)
 * Experience with wireless communications or satellite communications systems (SATCOM) or Radio Frequency systems

## Description

You will work with a cross-functional team in the development of the latest generation government satellite terminals. You will write test documentation (plans, procedures, test cases) and support lab setups to execute functional, performance, robustness, and over-the-air terminal testing for satellite products.

The day-to-day

 * Prepare Test Plans, Procedures, and customer needs to guide the effort to develop and build custom test hardware and automation using company and industry standards.
 * Guide test system deployment from hardware and software integration to design verification and operations.
 * Run manual and automated tests on software releases, and debug test setups and software configurations.
 * Collaborate with system engineering, software development, project engineers, and test team members on planning and execution.