Senior Systems Test Engineer

Viasat

Marlborough, MA

Full Time

Senior

124k-195k

2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

Work with the test team to interpret module requirements and develop Qualification and Certification Test Plans, Procedures, and Automation Scripts.
Learn and understand new features and how they integrate into the existing system.
Perform testing of systems to validate solutions for customer delivery.
Witness how underlying technology is implemented to build a sophisticated product.
Use technical knowledge and creativity to craft new test methodologies and improve existing procedures to verify system requirements.
Read and review requirements to ensure they are concise, testable, and realistic.
Generate and review test plans and procedures for various test campaigns (Design Validation, Security Verification, Functional and Environmental Qualification, etc.).
Develop and apply software automation and orchestration to streamline testing processes.
Complete various tests, analyze data, and detail the results.
Use Python to automate test execution, procedures, and report documentation.
Collaborate with product design engineers (HW, SW, FPGA Logic, & Systems).
Define tests based on customer feedback and defect fixes.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related subject area.
8+ years of relevant test engineering experience.
2+ years of experience in scripting languages such as Python, C/C++, or C# to develop automation.
Experience in authoring and maintaining test procedures, technical reports, and supporting documentation in line with acceptance, qualification, certification, and functional testing standards.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team to support product development from prototype to production.
Must be a United States Citizen.
Active United States Secret Clearance.

Nice to Have

Strong communication skills and ability to conduct technical discussions with Systems, Software, FPGA, and Hardware engineers.
Experience in leading, participating, and presenting in internal and external reviews.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience supporting Design for Testability (DFT) efforts.
Experience with test hardware development (programming boards, probing cards, sockets).
Familiarity with Linux / Ubuntu operating systems including bash scripting.
Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and networking automation tools (e.g., Spirent).

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering or computer science fields.
8+ years of relevant test engineering experience.
2+ years of scripting experience in Python, C/C++, or C#.
Active United States Secret Clearance.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range $123,500.00 - $195,000.00 annually.
Additional compensation such as cash or stock incentives.
Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits.
Work location options in San Jose, San Francisco Bay Area, and New York City with respective pay ranges.
Holistic health and wellness benefits.

Working at Viasat

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, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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