System Test Engineer - Government
About The Position
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. Are you looking for a fantastic chance to work with brand new RF communications technology? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference? Do you enjoy engaging with discerning clients, collaborating to troubleshoot and resolve issues? If so, come join our team as a Systems Test Engineer and be integral to supporting new and existing highly integrated and complex RF stimulation systems! We are developing technologies and products that matter, that are globally unique, with a team dedicated to our mission! In this role you will help integrate and test sophisticated RF communication systems, from small-scale low-density solutions to large, complex, high density multi-rack systems. You will interface and collaborate with other engineering fields as new capabilities are developed. In addition, you will be customer facing to provide on-site support for delivered systems to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve field issues.
Requirements
- 3+ years of System Engineering or system integration and test experience
- SATCOM or Wireless/RF Communication Systems experience
- Familiarity with RF test equipment (ex: spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.)
- Linux/Unix experience
- Knowledge and experience with a programming or scripting language (i.e. Javascript , Python, bash, or other)
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline
- US Citizenship
- Must be able to obtain a United States Secret Clearance
- Must be able to work out of our office in Carlsbad, CA
- Ability to travel up to 50%
Nice To Haves
- Experience with complex system and/or subsystem integration
- RF, wireless systems, and RF test equipment expertise
- Linux expertise
- Python, Javascript, bash expertise , C experience
- Test automation development experience
- Familiarity with requirements traceability tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS, etc.)
- Experience in a customer-facing role for highly complex products
- Active secret clearance is preferred
Responsibilities
- plan and implement test tasks that include interpreting test requirements, writing test plans and test cases, performing site installations, and providing demonstrations and training of various RF stimulation systems
- provide on-site customer support for deployed systems to include integration, troubleshooting and debug of new and existing capabilities
- collaborate with sophisticated customers and other support staff, representing Viasat as an experienced professional
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
