Systems Test Engineer
About The Position
In this role, you will be responsible for performing test engineering activities for RF/Microwave products and sub-assemblies developed for civilian, defense, and aerospace sectors. We plan and complete test tasks that involve interpreting test requirements, writing test plans, crafting test hardware, crafting test software, and testing and debugging flight hardware used in commercial, military, and space markets. This includes activity for both RF and digital testing of modules. The systems test engineering team supports the build team in developing modern RF communication products. Provide test development support during the design phase of a program, including requirements gathering, test concept development, and implementation of test hardware and software. Work directly with RF Design Engineers, Digital Engineers, manufacturing, and program management. We get involved early in programs to provide test support from Systems Requirements Review all the way through Production Readiness Review and into production. We are looking for a seasoned Test Engineer who can work with a multi-functional team, is a leader, and is comfortable working in an engineering environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a relatable program or equivalent experience
- 8+ 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
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience in RF test system design and automation
- Experience Collecting requirements and creating test plans.
- Solid understanding of RF amplifiers, mixers, oscillators, and transceivers
- Demonstrated experience programming and controlling test equipment through SCPI commands
- Good understanding of object oriented programming
- Understanding of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, 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 HW Bill of Materials
- Test station calibration
- Identify and fix problems 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
Benefits
- medical
- financial
- stock incentives
- 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
Senior
