Systems Test Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• Work with designers to gather test requirements.
• Develop Test Plans
• Develop Test Station Hardware
• Select appropriate Test equipment
• Develop test software
• Create Test HW Bill of Materials
• Test station calibration
• Troubleshoot and problem-solving on Viasat hardware
• Data Analysis of test results
• Write Test and or Calibration procedures
• Train or mentor new technicians and test engineers
• Communicate status to program management
• Testing of custom RF hardware
• Create HW and SW documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a relatable program or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of test automation and design experience
• Experience leading a test development effort
• Proficiency with programming in one or more languages such as Python, C#, Java and LabView
• Tolerance for ambiguity, or the ability to work with an incomplete set of requirements
• Strong communications skills
• Works well in a team or as an individual contributor
• US citizenship required
• Up to 10% travel

Skills

• Experience in RF test system design and automation
• Solid understanding of RF amplifiers, mixers, oscillators, and transceivers
• Demonstrated experience programming and controlling test equipment through SCPI commands
• Solid understanding of object oriented programming
• Understanding of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, network analyzers, noise figure meters, and signal generators

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, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Benefits

Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.