Space Systems AIT Engineer – Test Automation & STE/EGSE

Viasat; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 121,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) Engineer to design, develop, and sustain test systems for payload integration. You will contribute to STE and EGSE architectures and collaborate with systems, payload, RF, digital, software, and manufacturing teams to translate verification needs into scalable test solutions.

Responsibilities include developing automated test procedures using Python, LabVIEW, and C#, integrating commercial test equipment with custom hardware, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Typically 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop STE and EGSE architectures for RF, digital, telemetry, timing, and power interfaces.
• Derive test equipment requirements from payload verification needs.
• Participate in test planning and verification strategy development.
• Review design documentation and provide feedback on testability and integration considerations.
• Design and integrate test hardware, harnessing, interface electronics, instrumentation, and support equipment.
• Develop automated test procedures and software tools.
• Integrate commercial test equipment with custom hardware and software solutions.
• Support unit, subsystem, and payload integration activities.
• Complete functional, performance, and environmental testing of payload hardware.
• Support test readiness reviews and test campaigns.
• Analyze test data and document test results.
• Maintain test configurations, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Develop automation scripts and software tools using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or C#.
• Improve test efficiency through automation and process enhancements.
• Support configuration management and lifecycle maintenance of STE and EGSE assets.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, instrumentation, and integration issues.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Work with design engineering teams to resolve test and integration anomalies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

US Citizenship

US Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

C#

Job description

Viasat is seeking an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) Engineer to design, develop, and sustain test systems for payload integration. You will contribute to STE and EGSE architectures and collaborate with systems, payload, RF, digital, software, and manufacturing teams to translate verification needs into scalable test solutions.

Responsibilities include developing automated test procedures using Python, LabVIEW, and C#, integrating commercial test equipment with custom hardware, and