System Test Engineer (Temp)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test procedures for system integration, functional verification, regression, and acceptance testing for USMC enterprise services.
• Execute manual and automated system-level verification on physical hardware, satellite ground terminals, and virtualized network testbed environments.
• Identify, isolate, and log system defects during test cycles; collaborate with systems and software engineers to perform root cause analysis and verify defect resolutions.
• Setup, configure, and maintain system test environments, including satellite modems, routers, switches, cryptographic hardware, and RF test equipment.
• Participate in technical test reviews, customer demonstration events, and verification readiness reviews with government stakeholders and program leadership.
• Document test results, produce formal test reports, and track technical metrics in compliance with Viasat quality and government program standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other STEM degree.
• 5+ years of experience in system test engineering, system integration, or verification testing of complex hardware/software systems.
• Strong understanding of IP networking protocols (TCP/UDP, routing/switching), network architecture, and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, iperf).
• Active United States Secret Clearance required, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
• United States citizenship required.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• This role can work out of the Carlsbad, CA; Duluth, GA; Reston, VA or Tempe, AZ office.
• Must be able to come into the office 3 days a week; hybrid.
• This is a temporary assignment with an expected duration of up to 12 months.

Qualifications

• Active United States Top Secret Clearance.
• Direct experience supporting USMC or DoD enterprise communication programs, SATCOM systems, or tactical field networks.
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, TestRail) and defect tracking workflows.
• Certifications such as Security+, Network+, or Cisco CCNA.

Pay

Salary range: $120,500.00 - $190,000.00 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 $149,500.00 - $224,500.00 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.

Schedule

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in office.
• Travel up to 20%.
• Temporary assignment with expected duration of up to 12 months.
• Work locations: Carlsbad, CA; Duluth, GA; Reston, VA; or Tempe, AZ.

Benefits

A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings focused on holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.