Engineering Technician

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

• Perform development testing on new components, units, and test systems, including setup, configuration, execution, and reporting of both manual and automated tests
• Support bring-up of new devices under test (DUTs) on Specialized Test Equipment (STE), resolving integration challenges across hardware and software
• Contribute to the development and optimization of new measurement techniques and test methods to improve coverage, reliability, and efficiency
• Partner with engineering to translate requirements into scalable, repeatable test solutions
• Troubleshoot test failures and unexpected behavior, driving root cause identification across DUTs, instrumentation, and test systems

What You'll Need

• 5+ years' experience working in electronics, test engineering support, or a related technical field
• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electronic systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through loosely defined or evolving technical challenges
• Familiarity with common test equipment, measurement techniques, and troubleshooting methods
• Working knowledge of MS Office for documentation and reporting
• Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience

What Will Help You On The Job

• Experience supporting development or new product introduction (NPI) environments
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators)
• Experience with environmental testing (TVAC, thermal cycling, vibration)
• Exposure to test automation or scripting (Python, LabVIEW, or similar)
• Experience building or modifying test racks, fixtures, or STE systems
• A hands-on, curious mindset with a desire to understand how systems work and solve complex problems

Pay

Salary range $32.21 - $50.96 / hourly. 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 $40.14 - $60.34/ hourly.

Benefits

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.

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.