System Test Engineer
Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA
About The Position
As a Systems Test Engineer, you will play a hands-on role in the integration, documentation, and testing of Viasat’s UHF satellite communication (SATCOM) terminal and software products! You’ll be a key member of a team responsible for bringing the SATCOM terminal and software to life at our facilities and customer sites.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in crafting test requirements, test plans, test cases, methodology, and executing tests.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a related engineering program, or an Electronics Associate degree supplemented by equivalent professional experience.
- Familiarity with a variety of lab equipment like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, Layer 2 (Data Link), and Layer 3 (Network) technologies, basic IP/MAC addresses, TCP, and UDP protocols.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a programming or scripting language (Python, C/C++, or others).
- Experience with test automation tools.
- Experience with testing wireless communication or satellite communication systems.
Responsibilities
- Prepare Test Plans and Procedures that meet customer requirements to guide the effort to develop and build custom test setups and automation using company and industry standards.
- Use RF test equipment to test both new hardware and software releases for satellite communication products.
- Full-cycle test development on legacy and new products, from a new release on an existing hardware terminal to a first release on a new hardware platform.
- Automate software testing using commercially available tools.
- Communicate with a multi-functional development engineering team to fix integration and system verification test failures.
- Lead or assist in Factory system testing and integration of large-scale UHF SATCOM systems, ensuring accurate system setup, optimization, and functionality.
- Prepare and present technical reports summarizing integration and test results and any corrective actions identified.
Benefits
- range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
- comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
