About usOne 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 doAre you looking for a fantastic chance to work with brand new RF communications technology? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference? Do you enjoy engaging with discerning clients, collaborating to troubleshoot and resolve issues? If so, come join our team as a Systems Test Engineer and be integral to supporting new and existing highly integrated and complex RF stimulation systems! We are developing technologies and products that matter, that are globally unique, with a team dedicated to our mission!
In this role you will help integrate and test sophisticated RF communication systems, from small-scale low-density solutions to large, complex, high density multi-rack systems. You will interface and collaborate with other engineering fields as new capabilities are developed. In addition, you will be customer facing to provide on-site support for delivered systems to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve field issues.
The day-to-dayYou will plan and implement test tasks that include interpreting test requirements, writing test plans and test cases, performing site installations, and providing demonstrations and training of various RF stimulation systems. You will provide on-site customer support for deployed systems to include integration, troubleshooting and debug of new and existing capabilities. You will collaborate with sophisticated customers and other support staff, representing Viasat as an experienced professional.
What you'll need- 3+ years of System Engineering or system integration and test experience
- SATCOM or Wireless/RF Communication Systems experience
- Familiarity with RF test equipment (ex: spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.)
- Linux/Unix experience
- Knowledge and experience with a programming or scripting language (i.e. Javascript , Python, bash, or other)
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline
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- Must be able to obtain a United States Secret Clearance
- Must be able to work out of our office in Carlsbad, CA
- Ability to travel up to 50%
What will help you on the job- Experience with complex system and/or subsystem integration
- RF, wireless systems, and RF test equipment expertise
- Linux expertise
- Python, Javascript, bash expertise , C experience
- Test automation development experience
- Familiarity with requirements traceability tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS, etc.)
- Experience in a customer-facing role for highly complex products
- Active secret clearance is preferred
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Salary range$115,000.00 - $182,000.00 / 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 $143,000.00- $214,000.00/ 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
EEO StatementViasat 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.
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