System Test Engineer (Temp)

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

Viasat is seeking a System Test Engineer for its U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Enterprise Services Contract. The role validates, verifies, and tests satellite communications (SATCOM), tactical networking systems, and end-to-end enterprise services deployed in USMC operational environments. The engineer works with systems engineering, development, and network operations teams to support system performance, availability, and mission success.

This temporary assignment is expected to last up to 12 months. The role can be based at the Carlsbad, California; Duluth, Georgia; Reston, Virginia; or Tempe, Arizona office, with attendance in the office three days per week. Travel may be required up to 20%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in system test engineering, system integration, or verification testing of complex hardware/software systems.
• Strong understanding of IP networking protocols, including TCP/UDP and routing/switching, network architecture, and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark and iperf.
• Active United States Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
• United States citizenship.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Ability to work in the office three days per week.

Nice To Haves

• 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 such as Jira, Confluence, and TestRail, and with defect tracking workflows.
• Certifications such as Security+, Network+, or Cisco CCNA.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, test cases, and 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; collaborate with systems and software engineers on root cause analysis and verify defect resolutions.
• Set up, configure, and maintain test environments and equipment, including satellite modems, routers, switches, cryptographic hardware, and RF test equipment.
• Participate in technical test reviews, customer demonstrations, and verification readiness reviews with government stakeholders and program leadership.
• Document test results, produce formal test reports, and track technical metrics in accordance with Viasat quality and government program standards.

Benefits

• The company states that compensation may include additional cash or stock incentives and medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level