Systems Test Engineer
Viasat · Tempe, AZ · Engineering
About this role
Viasat is hiring a mid-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Tempe, AZ. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, C#, System Design. Compensation is listed at $120,500–$190,000 per year.
- Role
- Systems Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Tempe, AZ
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- May 29, 2026
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Job description
from Viasat careersOne 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
In this role you will be responsible for performing test engineering activities for RF/Microwave products and sub-assemblies developed for commercial, military and space markets. We plan and execute test tasks that include interpreting test requirements, writing test plans, designing test hardware, designing test software and testing and debugging flight hardware for commercial, military, and space markets! This includes activity for both RF and digital testing of modules.
The systems test engineering team supports the design team in developing cutting-edge RF communication products.
Provide test development support during the design phase of a program, which means we participate in the requiremnents gathering, development of test concepts, and implementation of test hardware and software.
Work directly with RF Design Engineers, Digital Engineers, manufaturing, and program management. We get involved early in programs early in order to provide test support from Systems Requirement Review all the way through Production Readiness Review and production.