Viasat · 5 months ago
Senior Systems Test Engineer- Viasat Government
Viasat is a leading company focused on delivering global communication solutions. They are seeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to join their Test Engineering Team, where the individual will develop and execute test plans, automate testing processes, and collaborate closely with product design teams to ensure product quality and compliance.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 language to develop automation. C/C++/C#, or Python
Experience in authoring and maintaining test procedures, technical reports, and supporting documentation in alignment 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 required
This is an on-site position located in Carlsbad, CA
Preferred
Strong communication skills and the ability to conduct technical discussions with Systems, Software, FPGA, and Hardware engineers
Experience in leading, participating, and presenting in internal and external (customer) reviews
Ability to be an Individual Contributor; requiring minimal direct supervision and the ability to complete efforts successfully and on schedule
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
Ready to use a variety of lab equipment like oscilloscopes, power supplies, and networking automation tools (i.e., Spirent)
Benefits
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.
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
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