System Test Engineer (Temp)

Viasat; Carlsbad, Duluth, Tempe, Reston (CA, GA, AZ, VA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Stock incentives

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a System Test Engineer to validate, verify and test SATCOM and enterprise services for USMC environments. You will collaborate with systems engineering, development and network operations to ensure high availability and mission success.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, 5+ years of experience, and active US security clearance. Hybrid in-office work and travel up to 20% are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a STEM field.
• 5+ years in system test engineering, integration or verification testing.
• Strong understanding of IP networking (TCP/UDP) and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark.
• Active United States Secret Clearance required, with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.
• United States citizenship required.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Must be able to come into the office 3 days a week; hybrid.
• This is a temporary assignment with an expected duration of up to 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans, cases and procedures for system integration, functional verification, regression and acceptance testing for USMC enterprise services.
• Execute manual and automated system-level verification on hardware, satellite ground terminals and virtualized testbeds.
• Identify, log and analyze defects; collaborate with engineering teams to verify resolutions.
• Set up and maintain system test environments including satellite modems, routers and RF test equipment.
• Participate in technical test reviews and customer demonstrations; document results and metrics.
• Document test results, produce formal test reports, and track technical metrics in compliance with standards.

Skills

System test engineering

System integration

Verification testing

IP networking

Diagnostic tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems/Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

Jira

Confluence

TestRail

Wireshark

iperf

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 standards.

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).
• Active United States Secret Clearance required, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
• United States citizenship required.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Must be able to come into the office 3 days a week; hybrid
• This is a temporary assignment with an expected duration of up to 12 months.

What will help you on the job

• Active United States Top Secret Clearance
• Direct experience supporting USMC or DoD enterprise communication programs, SATCOM systems, or tactical field networks.
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, TestRail) and defect tracking workflows.
• Certifications such as Security+, Network+, or Cisco CCNA.

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