Systems Test Engineer
About The Position
The Systems Test Engineer performs test engineering activities for RF/microwave products and sub-assemblies developed for commercial, military, and space markets. The role covers interpreting test requirements, writing test plans, designing test hardware and software, and testing and debugging flight hardware, including both RF and digital testing of modules. The Systems Test Engineering team supports the design of RF communication products and provides test-development support throughout program design and production. The engineer participates in requirements gathering, test-concept development, and implementation of test hardware and software, working closely with RF Design Engineers, Digital Engineers, manufacturing, and program management. The work spans program reviews through production readiness and production. This role calls for an experienced, collaborative test engineer who can lead and work effectively in an engineering environment.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of test automation and design experience.
- Experience leading a test development effort.
- Proficiency programming in one or more languages such as Python, C#, Java, or LabView.
- Ability to work with ambiguity or incomplete requirements.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work well on a team or as an individual contributor.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related program, or equivalent experience.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.
- Up to 10% travel.
Nice To Haves
- 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 analyzers, network analyzers, noise figure meters, and signal generators.
Responsibilities
- Work with designers to gather test requirements.
- Develop test plans.
- Develop test station hardware.
- Select appropriate test equipment.
- Develop test software.
- Create test hardware bills of materials.
- Perform test station calibration.
- Troubleshoot and solve problems with Viasat hardware.
- Analyze test results.
- Write test and/or calibration procedures.
- Train or mentor new technicians and test engineers.
- Communicate status to program management.
- Test custom RF hardware.
- Create hardware and software documentation.
- Support test development from requirements gathering and test-concept development through implementation, program reviews, and production.
Benefits
- Medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
- Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
