Engineering Technician

About us

At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.

We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.

What you'll do

You’ll work on complex hardware systems where test solutions don’t exist yet—and help build them from the ground up. You will play a hands-on role in integrating new devices under test (DUTs), developing and refining measurement techniques, and enabling reliable, scalable test solutions.

You will be a key contributor in figuring out how to test new products, solving technical challenges as they arise, and working closely with engineers to transition designs from development into production. If you enjoy working with hardware, troubleshooting complex systems, and building things that don’t already exist, this role will be a strong fit.

Perform development testing on new components, units, and test systems, including setup, configuration, execution, and reporting of both manual and automated tests

Support bring-up of new devices under test (DUTs) on Specialized Test Equipment (STE), resolving integration challenges across hardware and software

Contribute to the development and optimization of new measurement techniques and test methods to improve coverage, reliability, and efficiency.

Partner with engineering to translate requirements into scalable, repeatable test solutions.

Troubleshoot test failures and unexpected behavior, driving root cause identification across DUTs, instrumentation, and test systems

This is a site‑based role, employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five‑day workweek.

The day-to-day

• Bring up new DUTs on test systems, working through hardware, cabling, and configuration challenges
• Debug failing tests, investigating both product behavior and test system issues
• Build, modify, and maintain test equipment, fixtures, and STE systems
• Improve test procedures based on hands-on experience, identifying gaps or inefficiencies
• Maintain a well-organized, high functioning lab environment, ensuring equipment readiness and configuration control
• Create and maintain documentation, including test procedures (ATP), wiring diagrams, BoMs, and assembly drawings
• Partner closely with Test, Design, and Manufacturing Engineers on ongoing development and issue resolution

What you'll need

• 5+ years' experience working in electronics, test engineering support, or a related technical field
• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electronic systems
• Comfort with early-stage test system development and the ability to assist in their design and implementation
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through loosely defined or evolving technical challenges
• Familiarity with common test equipment, measurement techniques, and troubleshooting methods
• Working knowledge of MS Office for documentation and reporting
• Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.

What will help you on the job

• Experience supporting development or new product introduction (NPI) environments
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators)
• Experience with environmental testing (TVAC, thermal cycling, vibration)
• Exposure to test automation or scripting (Python, LabVIEW, or similar)
• Experience building or modifying test racks, fixtures, or STE systems
• A hands-on, curious mindset with a desire to understand how systems work and solve complex problems

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Salary range

$32.21 - $50.96 / hourly. 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 $40.14 - $60.34/ hourly



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.