Space Payload Test Automation Engineer

Viasat

Tempe (AZ)

On-site

USD 121,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Viasat is seeking an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) Engineer focused on Payload STE/EGSE to design, develop, integrate, and support test systems for verifying advanced space-based communications units and payloads.

You will work with systems, payload, RF, digital, software, and manufacturing teams to translate verification requirements into scalable test solutions, developing automation with Python, LabVIEW, C#, or similar languages.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
4-8 years of experience developing, integrating, or supporting STE, EGSE, or automated test systems.
Experience with electronic, communications, aerospace, defense, or satellite hardware.
Understanding of hardware integration and verification methodologies.
Experience using laboratory instrumentation and automated test equipment.
Experience with software scripting or automation development.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Design and develop STE and EGSE solutions for payload integration and verification.
Translate payload and subsystem requirements into test architectures, procedures, and automation.
Support unit, subsystem, and payload integration testing.
Develop automated test capabilities to improve efficiency and repeatability.
Collaborate with multi-functional teams to troubleshoot test system issues.
Contribute to test readiness, planning, and verification execution.