AI&T Test Engineer - STE/EGSE Viasat $120,500.00 - $190,000.00 United States, Arizona, Tempe 2040 East Technology Circle (Show on map) Sep 05, 2026

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 Overview Viasat's Space Infrastructure Team designs, builds, and operates satellites that deliver global connectivity in demanding environments. As part of the Integration and Test team, your work will contribute directly to payload performance, schedule, and on-orbit mission success. This role is for an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) Engineer focused on Payload Special Test Equipment (STE) and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE). You will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and supporting test systems used to verify advanced space-based communications units and payloads throughout development, qualification, and flight integration activities. You will work closely with systems, payload, RF, digital, software, and manufacturing teams to translate verification requirements into practical and scalable test solutions. What You Will Do Design and develop STE and EGSE solutions used for payload integration and verification

Translate payload and subsystem requirements into test architectures, test procedures, and automation solutions

Support checkout and verification activities across unit, subsystem, and payload levels

Develop and maintain automated test capabilities that improve test efficiency and repeatability

Collaborate with multi-functional teams to troubleshoot hardware and test system issues

Contribute to test readiness, integration planning, and verification execution The day-to-day Architecture & Requirements Own development of STE and EGSE architectures for RF, digital, telemetry, timing, and power interfaces

Derive test equipment requirements from payload verification needs

Participate in test planning and verification strategy development

Review design documentation and provide feedback on testability and integration considerations Test Development & Integration Design and integrate test hardware, harnessing, interface electronics, instrumentation, and support equipment

Develop automated test procedures and software tools

Integrate commercial test equipment with custom hardware and software solutions

Support unit, subsystem, and payload integration activities Operations & Execution Complete functional, performance, and environmental testing of payload hardware

Support test readiness reviews and test campaigns

Analyze test data and document test results

Maintain test configurations, procedures, and supporting documentation Automation & Continuous Improvement Develop automation scripts and software tools using Python, LabVIEW, C#, or similar languages

Improve test efficiency through automation and process enhancements

Support configuration management and lifecycle maintenance of STE and EGSE assets Troubleshooting & Analysis Troubleshoot hardware, software, instrumentation, and integration issues

Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions

Work with design engineering teams to resolve test and integration anomalies What you'll need Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Typically 4-8 years of experience developing, integrating, or supporting STE, EGSE, or automated test systems

Experience working with electronic, communications, aerospace, defense, or satellite hardware

Understanding of hardware integration and verification methodologies

Experience using laboratory instrumentation and automated test equipment

Experience with software scripting or automation development

Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills

U.S. citizenship required What will help you on the job Experience supporting spacecraft, payload, communications, or RF systems

Experience developing EGSE or payload checkout systems

Familiarity with telemetry, command and control, and data acquisition architectures

Experience with Python, Lab

VIEW, MATLAB, C

#, or similar development environments

Familiarity with RF test equipment including:

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Power Meters

Experience performing environmental or qualification testing

Experience integrating custom hardware with commercial instrumentation

Knowledge of configuration management and verification processes

Experience working in fast-paced integration and test environments Salary range $120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / annually.

For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ 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.