Senior Systems Test Engineer- Viasat Government

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 member of Viasat's fast-paced Test Engineering Team within Viasat Government - Secure Network Systems (SNS), you will work with the test team to work closely with the product design team to interpret module requirements and turn them into corresponding Qualification and Certification Test Plans, Procedures, and Automation Scripts.

You will learn and understand new features, and how these new features work in the existing system. You will also perform testing of the systems to validate that the solution is acceptable for customer delivery.

You will witness firsthand how the underlying technology is implemented to build a sophisticated product. In this role, you will use your technical knowledge and creativity to craft new test methodologies and improve existing procedures to verify system requirements.

The day-to-day

• Day-to-day effort includes reading and reviewing requirements to ensure they are concise, testable, and realistic.
• Generate and review test plans and procedures for the various test campaigns (Design Validation, Security Verification, Functional and Environmental Qualification, etc.)
• Develop and apply software automation and orchestration to streamline and build an efficient testing process.
• Complete various tests, analyze data, and detail the results.
• Using Python to automate both the execution of tests as well as the test procedure and test report documentation.
• Collaborate with product design engineers (HW, SW, FPGA Logic, & Systems).
• Define tests based on customer feedback and defect fixes

What you'll need

What will help you on the job

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Salary range

$123,500.00 - $195,000.00 / 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 $153,500.00- $230,500.00 / 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 https : / / careers.viasat.com / 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 .