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Viasat · 23 hours ago

Test Engineer

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$109K/yr - $172K/yr

4+ years exp

Viasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver connections that change the world. They are seeking an onsite Test Engineer to provide engineering support in diagnosing and resolving performance anomalies while leading a team to ensure testing excellence for space-qualified hardware.

InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive engineering support for the production of Viasat products, specifically focusing on space-qualified hardware

Assist the Design and Systems Engineering teams in conducting environmental tests and analyzing performance data

Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to environmental performance (e.g., thermal, vibration, or vacuum testing anomalies)

Collaborate with contract manufacturers to ensure all specialized test equipment is properly maintained and calibrated

Ensuring all space hardware meets strict quality and performance benchmarks

Provide daily guidance and technical leadership to technicians and junior test engineers to ensure consistent testing standards

Act as the primary point of contact between the Engineering team and the production floor to streamline communication

Identify and implement process changes to increase efficiency in the testing lifecycle

Evaluate and advocate for necessary resource needs to ensure the timely delivery of flight-ready modules

Work alongside manufacturing partners to identify potential production bottlenecks and develop proactive solutions

Qualification

Environmental testingMechanical engineeringVibration testingThermal vacuum testingData logging systemsSolidworksAutoCadTechnical leadershipInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an Associate degree supplemented by equivalent professional experience

4+ years of experience in environmental testing, specifically including hands-on work with vibration, thermo-vacuum, and pyroshock test procedures

Experience in environmental testing, specifically including hands-on work with vibration, thermo-vacuum, and pyroshock test procedures

Strong mechanical engineering skills to design specialized test fixtures and the technical literacy to interpret complex environmental specifications

Proficiency in operating and managing specialized hardware, including vibration tables, temperature chambers, thermal vacuum (TVAC) chambers, and various data logging systems

Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to other test engineers and technicians

Strong interpersonal skills are essential, with a proven ability to communicate technical data clearly in both verbal and written formats

US government position. US citizenship required

Up to 10% travel required