System Test Engineer – USMC SATCOM (Hybrid, 12mo)

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

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a System Test Engineer to validate and test SATCOM and enterprise services for USMC programs. The role involves cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust performance and mission success, with a hybrid work arrangement in Tempe, AZ.

Requirements include 5+ years in system test engineering, strong IP networking knowledge, and US citizenship with the ability to obtain Secret/Top Secret clearance. Travel up to 20% and on-site presence 3 days/week are expected.

Qualifications

• 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), network architecture, and diagnostic tools (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%.
• This role can work out of the Carlsbad, CA; Duluth, GA; Reston, VA or Tempe, AZ office.
• 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

• 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.

Skills

System test engineering

IP networking (TCP/UDP)

Wireshark

iperf

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

TestRail

Job description

Viasat is seeking a System Test Engineer to validate and test SATCOM and enterprise services for USMC programs. The role involves cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust performance and mission success, with a hybrid work arrangement in Tempe, AZ.

Requirements include 5+ years in system test engineering, strong IP networking knowledge, and US citizenship with the ability to obtain Secret/Top Secret clearance. Travel up to 20% and on-site presence 3 days/week are expected.