System Test Engineer

Viasat; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a System Test Engineer to support USMC enterprise services. You will validate SATCOM, tactical networking, and end-to-end services across lab and field environments.

Collaborate with systems, software, and network teams to ensure performance and availability for critical operations. Responsibilities include test planning, manual and automated verification, defect analysis, and documenting results.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Systems/ Electrical/ Computer Engineering, CS or related STEM field.
• Experience: 5+ years in system test engineering, system integration, or verification testing of complex hardware/software systems.
• Strong understanding of IP networking protocols (TCP/UDP, routing/switching) and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, iperf).
• US Citizenship is required; active US Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and procedures for system integration and verification.
• Execute manual and automated system-level verification on hardware, ground terminals, and virtual testbeds.
• Identify and log defects; perform root cause analysis with engineers to verify resolutions.
• Set up and maintain test environments and equipment including satellite modems and cryptographic hardware.
• Participate in technical test reviews, customer demos, and verification readiness reviews.

Skills

System test

System integration

Verification testing

Networking protocols

Wireshark

iperf

US Citizenship

Security clearance

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM fields

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

Python

C/C++

Java

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

Viasat is seeking a dedicated System Test Engineer to support our recently awarded U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Enterprise Services Contract. In this critical defense program role, you will be responsible for validating, verifying, and testing complex satellite communications (SATCOM), tactical networking systems, and end-to-end enterprise services deployed for USMC operational environments. You will work closely with cross-functional systems engineering, development, and network operations teams to ensure robust system performance, high availability, and mission success.

The day-to-day

• System Test Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test procedures for system integration, functional verification, regression, and acceptance testing for USMC enterprise services.
• Integration & Verification: Execute manual and automated system-level verification on physical hardware, satellite ground terminals, and virtualized network testbed environments.
• Defect Analysis & Troubleshooting: Identify, isolate, and log system defects during test cycles; collaborate with systems and software engineers to perform root cause analysis and verify defect resolutions.
• Test Environment & Equipment Management: Setup, configure, and maintain system test environments, including satellite modems, routers, switches, cryptographic hardware, and RF test equipment.
• Customer & Review Participation: Participate in technical test reviews, customer demonstration events, and verification readiness reviews with government stakeholders and program leadership.
• Documentation & Reporting: Document test results, produce formal test reports, and track technical metrics in compliance with Viasat quality and government program standard

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other STEM degree
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in system test engineering, system integration, or verification testing of complex hardware/software systems.
• Strong understanding of IP networking protocols (TCP/UDP, routing/switching), network architecture, and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, iperf).
• US Citizenship is required
• Active United States Secret Clearance required & able to obtain a United States Top Secret Clearance
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
  This role may be performed onsite in Carlsbad, CA, Duluth, GA, Tempe, AZ, Reston, VA or US-Remote

What will help you on the job

• Active United States Top Secret Clearance
• Experience with a programming or scripting language (Python, C/C++, Java or other)
• Familiar with using requirements traceability tools (DOORS, JAMA, etc.)
• Experience with wireless communications or satellite communications systems (SATCOM) or Radio Frequency systems

Salary range

$120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / annually.

For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.