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Viasat

System Test Engineer

Viasat, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview Join Viasat as a

System Test Engineer

and help deliver connections that change the world.

What You’ll Do Test our newest satellite terminal, integrating multiple components and access networks to deliver an improved customer quality of experience (QoE). Work cross‑functionally to develop and perform testing on the diverse satellite network ecosystem.

Write test documentation, including test plans, procedures, and test cases. Support lab build‑up to implement the testing.

Prepare test plans, procedures, and customer needs to guide the effort. Build custom test hardware and automation using company and industry standards. Shepherd test system deployment from hardware/software integration to design verification to full‑rate production.

Location: Reston, VA – just 25 miles from Washington, DC.

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

5+ years of experience crafting test requirements, test plans, test cases, and methodologies for manufacturing that guide system development

Proficiency with lab equipment like oscilloscopes, power supplies, and boundary scan

Familiarity with Linux operating systems and basic troubleshooting skills

Experience with satellite or wireless systems engineering, including integration and deployment of mobile systems

Knowledge of antenna and RF design principles

Networking fundamentals – OSI model, Layer 2 and Layer 3, MAC addresses, IP addresses, TCP and UDP protocols

Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work with multi‑disciplined teams in delivering highly complex solutions

Knowledge and application of configuration management best practices

Ability to obtain a SECRET US security clearance

Up to 15% travel

What Will Help You On The Job

Master’s degree in a STEM field

Experience with RF link performance analyses and link budgets

Familiarity with mobile SATCOM operations

Programming or scripting language experience (Python, C/C++, Java, or other)

Experience with requirements traceability tools (DOORS, JAMA, etc.)

Experience with Inmarsat Global Xpress and Viasat waveforms, terminals, provisioning, and service

Satellite industry knowledge and relationships

Salary $101,000.00 – $159,500.00 per year (San Jose, SF Bay Area, NYC ranges higher).

EEO Statement Viasat is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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