System Test Engineer

Viasat; United States; Hybrid; USD 121.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Viasat is seeking a System Test Engineer to support the USMC Enterprise Services Contract, validating SATCOM and enterprise services in operational environments. You will work with systems engineering, development, and network operations teams to ensure performance and availability.

The role requires a BS in a STEM field, 5+ years in system test/verification, IP networking expertise, and active US security clearances.

Qualifikationen

• BS in Systems/ Electrical/ Computer Engineering, CS or other STEM field.
• 5+ years in system test engineering, system integration or verification testing.
• Strong IP networking knowledge and diagnostic tools (TCP/UDP, Wireshark, iperf).
• US Citizenship required; active security clearances preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% and work onsite or US-Remote.

Aufgaben

• System Test Planning & Execution: create test plans, cases and procedures for integration, verification, regression and acceptance testing.
• Integration & Verification: run manual and automated verification on hardware, SATCOM gear and virtual testbeds.
• Defect Analysis & Troubleshooting: identify defects, perform root cause analysis with engineers.
• Test Environment & Equipment Management: set up and maintain test environments and equipment.
• Customer & Review Participation: participate in test reviews and demonstrations with stakeholders.
• Documentation & Reporting: document results, produce test reports and metrics per standards.

Kenntnisse

System test engineering

System integration

Verification testing

TCP/UDP networking

Wireshark / iperf

US citizenship

Top Secret clearance

Travel up to 20%

Onsite or US-Remote

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science or other STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

Wireshark

iperf

Jobbeschreibung

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.