Senior Optical Systems Test Engineer

Viasat; Tempe (AZ); Presencial; USD 142 000 - 264 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Viasat is seeking a Systems Test Engineer - Optical Systems to develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for optical communication systems. You will lead test planning, automation development, and system-level verification across programs, collaborating early with design engineers to ensure testability and robust performance.

The role requires 7+ years of hardware test experience, strong scripting and programming skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience designing, developing, integrating, and testing complex hardware systems.
• Experience developing and executing test strategies for fiber-optic, free-space optical (FSO), photonic, electro-optical, RF, digital, or integrated communication systems.
• Experience developing automated test solutions using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C#, or similar programming languages.
• Experience designing, integrating, and troubleshooting automated test systems.
• Experience with optical laboratory instrumentation such as: Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA); Optical Power Meters; BER Test Sets; High-Speed Oscilloscopes; Optical Attenuators; Network Analyzers; Signal Generators.
• Experience performing data analysis and performance characterization of complex systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot multidisciplinary system-level issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts and influence engineering decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
• Travel: ~10% if located in the Carlsbad, CA facility; as needed if located elsewhere.

Responsabilidades

• Define verification and validation strategies for optical systems, subsystems, and integrated hardware platforms.
• Work with Systems Engineering to derive test requirements from customer and program specifications.
• Develop system-level test plans, procedures, validation methods, and verification matrices.
• Design and implement optical, electrical, RF, and system-level test architectures, fixtures, and calibration methodologies.
• Develop automated test solutions using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C#, or similar tools.
• Design and execute optical characterization testing including: Optical power and loss measurements; Link performance testing; BER (Bit Error Rate) testing; Receiver sensitivity verification; Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking (PAT) validation; Environmental and qualification testing.
• Support testing of integrated systems containing optical, RF, digital, networking, and embedded technologies.
• Analyze test data and generate performance assessments against system requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex optical, electrical, software, mechanical, networking, and system integration issues.
• Develop and maintain calibration plans for automated test equipment and optical instrumentation.
• Support system integration, field testing, demonstrations, environmental testing, and customer acceptance activities.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective action efforts for development and production hardware.
• Generate technical documentation, test reports, procedures, and design review materials.
• Present technical findings to program leadership, customers, and engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in systems test methodologies, automation, and best practices.
• Influence system architecture and design decisions to improve testability, manufacturability, reliability, and operational performance.
• Support proposal activities, technical volume development, and cost estimating efforts as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives supporting test automation, standardization, and operational efficiency across the Systems Test organization.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Viasat is seeking a Systems Test Engineer - Optical Systems to develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for optical communication systems. You will lead test planning, automation development, and system-level verification across programs, collaborating early with design engineers to ensure testability and robust performance.

The role requires 7+ years of hardware test experience, strong scripting and programming skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.