Senior System Test Lead SATCOM | Hybrid

Viasat; Carlsbad, Reston, Germantown (CA, VA, MD); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Stock options

Job summary

Viasat in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a seasoned System Test Lead to guide a cross-functional team through the development, ground integration, and system testing of next-generation government satellite terminals. You will craft test strategies, review test plans and procedures, and ensure robust lab buildup and execution across product families.

The role combines hands-on technical work with people management, requiring strong Linux-based testing, network knowledge, and collaboration with system

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience crafting test requirements, plans, and cases for complex systems.
• Experience leading or supervising engineering teams or test efforts.
• Strong understanding of product design, documentation, and traceability.
• Experience with lab equipment and testing hardware in a systems environment.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain TS clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Hybrid office presence in Carlsbad, CA or other listed locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise cross-functional test engineering team.
• Develop test strategy and oversee lab buildup to execute system testing.
• Write and review test plans, procedures, and test cases.
• Oversee manual and automated testing across software releases.
• Collaborate with system engineering, software, project engineers, and program leadership.

Skills

Test leadership

Lab equipment experience

Networking (OSI, MAC, TCP/IP, UDP)

Linux debugging

Clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent STEM degree

Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent STEM degree

Tools

Python

C/C++

Java

Job description

Viasat in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a seasoned System Test Lead to guide a cross-functional team through the development, ground integration, and system testing of next-generation government satellite terminals. You will craft test strategies, review test plans and procedures, and ensure robust lab buildup and execution across product families.

The role combines hands-on technical work with people management, requiring strong Linux-based testing, network knowledge, and collaboration with system