System Integration & Test Engineer, Early Career

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

As a System Integration and Test Engineer, you are involved in a variety of tasks including system test and verification of communications systems, design implementation, system / algorithm simulation, system design, automation, and much more.

The day-to-day

You will work side by side with hardware design engineers, software developers and system engineers. You will learn how the system functions and performs from the high-level concepts of operations to the lowest layer. You will witness firsthand how the underlying technology is implemented to create a sophisticated product. In this role you will use your technical knowledge and your creativity to design new test methodologies and improve existing procedures to verify system requirements. You will execute various tests, analyze data, and document the results. Working with various systems and subsystems will result in knowledge of the entire system which is a valuable skill set. This can open many career growth opportunities within Viasat including test automation, system engineering, and software development.

Additional Information :

• This position is located onsite. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite / hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams. Relocation assistance is available pending eligibility.
• As an Early Career hire, you will participate in our Graduate Development Program during your first 12+ months at Viasat. This program is designed to support your transition from university to the workplace through dedicated mentorship, building relationships with your cohort of new grad hires, technical upskilling, soft skills development and more to ensure you're set up for success as you begin your professional journey with Viasat
• Viasat offers the following pre-determined start date options for incoming US Early Career hires :

Monday, February 2, 2026

What you'll need

Requirements :

Education : Completion of Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

Experience : This role is intended for someone with 0-3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience

Additional :

Coursework with focus in communications (RF, digital Systems), and networking

Experience with Python

Courses with practical software design usage

Experience with Linux operating systems

Knowledge of TCP / IP network fundamentals

Desire to work on network-based products

Good debugging and problem solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communications capabilities

Ability to work effectively in large, or small teams, or individually

What will help you on the job

Salary range

$75,000.00 - $118,000.00 / 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 $93,000.00- $140,000.00 / 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 careers.viasat.com / LifeAtViasat / 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, please click here .